VOICED : Takanakuy festival de peleas en Peru

The Takanakuy Festival, celebrated in San Juan del Urigancho, Lima, every Christmas, combines music, traditional dances, and Christian symbols. It features duels between neighbors to resolve differences or affirm virility, often over personal disputes. Originating from Chumbivilcas near Cusco, the tradition has spread to many Peruvian neighborhoods, aiming to reduce social violence by addressing grievances through controlled fights. Both men and women participate, and the event emphasizes reconciliation with pre- and post-fight embraces.

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