Merry Christmas! - Now let's fight!

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While most people, sit back and relax after a big Christmas meal, residents of Peru like to work it off with a friendly fist fight. The traditional festival known as Takanakuy or 'fighter' starts with dancing and a religious procession.

After that instead of exchanging gifts, people exchange fist fights. These bare-knuckled, free kicking fights are supervised by local government officials and are meant to allow participants to let our all their pent (built) up anger in a safe environment. The best part is, there is no age or gender limitation - Kids, men and women of all ages can join in the fun.

So if Santa forgot to bring you that unique toy on your list, go ahead - take a flight to Peru and go at it!

Have fun watching the video of this quirky and fun festival!

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114 Comments
  • wxalmost 9 years
    lol
    • helenie
      heleniealmost 9 years
      I don't understand why people would do that. It's just crazy.
      • Puppy love about 9 years
        Why would they do that 😯😯
        • sartor19
          sartor19about 9 years
          I can believe people do that 😞😒😐
          • sartor19about 9 years
            I can't believe some people do that 😞
            • Hi there about 9 years
              I wish we had that in America
              • genius1326
                genius1326over 9 years
                So, you have to make sure you don't get beat up? On Christmas?!?!
                • Mjover 9 years
                  Why would they do that.
                  • syaraover 9 years
                    how are you going to say marry christmas then want to fight
                    • sherlockcutepup
                      sherlockcutepupalmost 10 years
                      people are making fun of my culture! I am very sad. :( :'( (sniff,sniff)