12 reactions | Takanakuy, the ancient Andean fight club of Peru. Every Christmas, many Peruvians celebrate by taking part in an ancient Andean fighting festival where they settle their scores by punching each other. The tradition, called "Takanakuy", derives from Indigenous practises and was originally used to solve legal disputes. | AFP News Agency | Facebook

38K views · 557 reactions | Participants in Peru's annual slugfest battled it out, Wednesday, December 25, in the local Takanakuy fighting festival, aimed at settling old scores and starting the new year afresh. The yearly brawls are set against a backdrop of music, drinking and a generally festive atmosphere. (Reuters) | Voice of America | Facebook