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 ...

In this Dec. 25, 2015, photo, Karen Quispe prepares to fight another woman for sport at the Takanakuy ritual fighting event on the outskirts of Lima, Peru. Taking part in the fights is voluntary, and ...

In parts of Peru residents gather ever year on December 25 to settle scores with fight-fights. Men, women and children of all ages can participate to resolve a range of disputes. The festival of ...

The fighting begins and ends with a hug, part of a singular ritual that has residents of the Peruvian Andes punching and kicking in a year-end fight competition known as Takanakuy. Before the dueling ...

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 ...

LIMA - The fighting begins and ends with a hug, part of a singular ritual that has residents of the Peruvian Andes punching and kicking in a year-end fight competition known as Takanakuy. Before the ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from Breaking News. Followed categories will be added to My News. Before the dueling starts in an open-air arena, male fighters remove their elaborate headgear -- ...