Competidores se baten a golpes durante el festival de Tacanacuy

The video discusses the Takanakuy festival, a traditional Andean event where people resolve conflicts through organized fights. Held annually in Cusco and other Andean towns, it serves as a way to leave behind past grievances and start the new year afresh. The festival includes strict rules, ensuring safety and sportsmanship, and features local music and cultural elements.

What is the primary purpose of the Takanakuy festival in Andean towns?

• To showcase traditional Andean music

• To honor the local deities

• To resolve personal conflicts and start anew

• To celebrate the harvest season

Who participates in the Takanakuy festival fights?

• Only men

• Only women

• Men, women, and children

• Only professional fighters

What does the term 'Takanakuy' mean in Quechua?

• Festival of music

• Dance of the spirits

• Celebration of the sun

• Festival of two people fighting

What happens to the first person who falls in a Takanakuy fight?

• They win the fight

• They are disqualified

• They continue fighting

• They receive a prize

What unique items do some men wear during the Takanakuy festival?

• Traditional Andean hats

• Animal carcasses and horns

• Colorful scarves

• Feathered headdresses