<p>How about celebrating a festival with fist-fighting? Well, this sounds like a great idea to ruin the festive vibe. But, in Peru’s Cusco region, people do the same thing, every year. Hundreds of residents of Peru’s Chumbivilcas province gather every year in the mountainous south to take part in an ancient fighting ritual aimed at allowing people to settle disputes on Christmas day, before the New Year. The tradition is centuries-old, and goes by the name “Takanakuy”, which roughly translates to “hitting with fist.”</p>

<h2><strong>Why is Takanakuy celebrated in Peru?</strong></h2>

<p>The idea behind the tradition is to give people the opportunity to resolve their disputes before the new year that may have come up throughout the year. People participate to settle conflicts with an individual, friend, family member or to settle territorial conflicts. While the fist-fighting competition, ‘waylilla’ or ‘wayliya’ music is played.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Peru declares nationwide state of emergency amid protests</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Is Takanakuy a part of Peru’s justice system?</strong></h2>

<p>Takanakuy has been described as a parallel governing system in Peru, outside of the country’s judicial system. Precautions are taken to stop or break up the fight when necessary. Members of the grassroots justice system in Peru's Andean communities are always on standby and monitor the fist-fighting. Each competition lasts for approximately two minutes. Kicks and punches are thrown in the fight competition, which immediately ends if either side bleeds, falls on the ground or is overwhelmed.</p>

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<h2><strong>How popular is Takanakuy in Peru?</strong></h2>

<p>As per Reuters, this year, around 40 fist-fight competitions took place on Christmas. Some battles are not at all violent, while others end with smiles and hugs in the end. All battles are livestreamed by the local outlet La Republica. Traditionally, only men have been taking part in the Takanakuy competition, but as per local media, women are also increasingly showing willingness to hit the fray.</p>

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How about celebrating a festival with fist-fighting? Well, this sounds like a great idea to ruin the festive vibe. But, in Peru’s Cusco region, people do the same thing, every year.

How about celebrating a festival with fist-fighting? Well, this sounds like a great idea to ruin the festive vibe. But, in Peru’s Cusco region, people do the same thing, every year. Hundreds of residents of Peru’s Chumbivilcas province gather every year in the mountainous south to take part in an ancient fighting ritual aimed at allowing people to settle disputes on Christmas day, before the New Year. The tradition is centuries-old, and goes by the name “Takanakuy”, which roughly translates to “hitting with fist.” Why is Takanakuy celebrated in Peru? The idea behind the tradition is to give people the opportunity to resolve their disputes before the new year that may have come up throughout the year. People participate to settle conflicts with an individual, friend, family member or to settle territorial conflicts. While the fist-fighting competition, ‘waylilla’ or ‘wayliya’ music is played. Watch: Peru declares nationwide state of emergency amid protests × Is Takanakuy a part of Peru’s justice system? Takanakuy has been described as a parallel governing system in Peru, outside of the country’s judicial system. Precautions are taken to stop or break up the fight when necessary. Members of the grassroots justice system in Peru's Andean communities are always on standby and monitor the fist-fighting. Each competition lasts for approximately two minutes. Kicks and punches are thrown in the fight competition, which immediately ends if either side bleeds, falls on the ground or is overwhelmed. Also Read: Peru`s President Boluarte names cabinet, makes ministers take pledge against corruption How popular is Takanakuy in Peru? As per Reuters, this year, around 40 fist-fight competitions took place on Christmas. Some battles are not at all violent, while others end with smiles and hugs in the end. All battles are livestreamed by the local outlet La Republica. Traditionally, only men have been taking part in the Takanakuy competition, but as per local media, women are also increasingly showing willingness to hit the fray. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Start the new year fresh after settling scores: This country has a fisticuff event to deal with enemies

<p>The Bengaluru police have formally denied permission for Sunny Leone&#39;s New year&nbsp;show.</p>

<p>The police stated that they are not in a position to give special attention to the event during the New Year&nbsp;celebrations.</p>

<p>S Girish, Bengaluru North East Deputy Commissioner of police said, &quot;Since the police have to maintain law and order throughout the city, including for huge gatherings on Mahatma Gandhi and Brigade roads, special attention cannot be given to &#39;Sunny Nights&#39; at Manyata Tech Park on December 31.&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The permission for the event was pending with the Bengaluru Police.</p>

<p>Also read:<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/karnataka-government-bans-sunny-leone-from-participating-in-an-event-26894">&nbsp;Karnataka government says no to Sunny Leone&#39;s new year event </a></p>

<p>The organizers of the event moved <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/organisers-of-sunny-leones-new-year-show-in-bengaluru-seek-relief-move-hc-27250">high court </a>on December 20 to seek relief.</p>

<p>Bhavya stated in the petition that Bengaluru police had not given their refusal in writing.</p>

<p>Bengaluru police were ordered by the high court to pass an appropriate decision on the matter by December 25.</p>

<p>Members of a pro-Kannada group, Karnataka Rakshana Vedike Yuva Sene (KARAVE) had been threatening to commit suicide in case Sunny performed at the event wearing &#39;inappropriate&#39; garments.</p>

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The police said they are not in position to give special attention to the event during New Year celebrations

The Bengaluru police have formally denied permission for Sunny Leone's New year show. The police stated that they are not in a position to give special attention to the event during the New Year celebrations. S Girish, Bengaluru North East Deputy Commissioner of police said, "Since the police have to maintain law and order throughout the city, including for huge gatherings on Mahatma Gandhi and Brigade roads, special attention cannot be given to 'Sunny Nights' at Manyata Tech Park on December 31." The permission for the event was pending with the Bengaluru Police. Also read: Karnataka government says no to Sunny Leone's new year event The organizers of the event moved high court on December 20 to seek relief. Bhavya stated in the petition that Bengaluru police had not given their refusal in writing. Bengaluru police were ordered by the high court to pass an appropriate decision on the matter by December 25. Members of a pro-Kannada group, Karnataka Rakshana Vedike Yuva Sene (KARAVE) had been threatening to commit suicide in case Sunny performed at the event wearing 'inappropriate' garments.

Bengaluru Police deny permission for Sunny Leone event

<p>After Karnataka government denied permission to Time Creation&#39;s new year&#39;s eve event -- owing to Sunny Leone&#39;s participation -- the organisers have now sought&nbsp;relief and moved the high court.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;No permission has been granted for Time Creation&#39;s New Year&#39;s Eve event in which Sunny Leone was to take part,&quot; Karnataka Home Minister Ramalinga Reddy had told the media last week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The event management firm also noted they were unable to forward requests and submit necessary clearances to various authorities due to a pending police permission.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Firm&#39;s proprietress, H S Bhavya, has already filed a petition stating that a letter was previously submitted to the police seeking permission to allow the&nbsp;show.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Over past the few weeks, Bengaluru witnessed multiple protests staged by groups demanding Sunny Leone to withdraw from the event.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Members of a pro-Kannada group, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/karnataka-government-bans-sunny-leone-from-participating-in-an-event-26894">Karnataka Rakshana Vedike Yuva Sene</a> (KARAVE) had previously threatened to commit suicide in case Sunny performed at the event wearing &#39;inappropriate&#39; garments.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Over past few weeks, Bengaluru witnessed multiple protests staged by groups demanding Sunny Leone to withdraw from the event

After Karnataka government denied permission to Time Creation's new year's eve event -- owing to Sunny Leone's participation -- the organisers have now sought relief and moved the high court. "No permission has been granted for Time Creation's New Year's Eve event in which Sunny Leone was to take part," Karnataka Home Minister Ramalinga Reddy had told the media last week. The event management firm also noted they were unable to forward requests and submit necessary clearances to various authorities due to a pending police permission. Firm's proprietress, H S Bhavya, has already filed a petition stating that a letter was previously submitted to the police seeking permission to allow the show. Over past the few weeks, Bengaluru witnessed multiple protests staged by groups demanding Sunny Leone to withdraw from the event. Members of a pro-Kannada group, Karnataka Rakshana Vedike Yuva Sene (KARAVE) had previously threatened to commit suicide in case Sunny performed at the event wearing 'inappropriate' garments. (With inputs from agencies)

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