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Christmas with punches: This unique tradition in Peru helps settle disputes

In Peru's Chumbivilcas province, Takanakuy is a unique Christmas tradition where villagers resolve disputes through hand-to-hand combat. This festival allows men, women, and children to settle grievances, from land issues to personal conflicts, fostering social harmony and independence. Despite criticism, the Chumbivilcans continue this practice, rooted in indigenous resistance, to begin the new year peacefully.

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