On December 25, residents of the Chumbivilcas Province of Peru settle grudges with an annual tradition of fist fights known as Takanakuy. Every year on December 25, inhabitants of the Chumbivilcas ...

SANTO TOMAS, Peru - Before heading into a new year, the people who inhabit the highest peaks in Peru’s Andes Mountains make sure there are no lingering grievances holding them back by fighting each ...

Music played at full volume, much consumption of beer and a life-size baby Jesus doll being paraded around while people pummel each other are the hallmarks of the Christmas Day ritual fighting locals ...

Before the dueling starts in an open-air arena, male fighters remove their elaborate headgear -- stuffed birds, foxes or even goat heads worn as symbols of strength or to bring good luck. Many ...