How to fight your problems: In Peru festival, you punch someone in the face

Southpaw with the jab: Women dressed in traditional costumes lock horns at the annual Takanakuy festival, which means to "hit each other", in Quechua, in Llique, Chumbivilcas province, Peru December 26, 2024. Reuters

The eye of the tigress: Two girls close in on the distance to throw hands.

Bury the hatchet with fists: With a bit of head movement on the display, men exchange blows.

Bury the hatchet with fists: With a bit of head movement on display, men exchange blows.

Raw: In proximity, a girl lands a jab with her head off the centre line.

Fight to befriend: Musicians and spectators egg the participants on at the festival.

Flex: A man high on spirit and ready to box.

Let's get ready to rumble: A woman's hands are being wrapped before her contest.

Brawl of innocence: Children square off against one another too to solidify friendships.

Bond over battle: Women clinch in the middle of their fight.

How to fight your problems: In Peru festival, you punch someone in the face

The Latin American country celebrates Takanakuy, an annual event where everyone – from kids to adults – takes part in fist-fighting to resolve conflicts and strengthen bonds

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