Takanakuy

December 25, Wednesday

Cusco

Takanakuy is an annual established practice of fighting fellow community members held on 25 December, by the inhabitants of Chumbivilcas Province, near Cuzco in Peru. The practice started in Santo Tomás, the capital of Chumbivilcas, and subsequently spread to other villages and cities, the prominent ones being Cuzco and Lima. The festival consists of dancing and of individuals fighting each other to settle old conflicts.

Takanakuy

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Takanakuy in other years

2021 December 25, Saturday
2022 December 25, Sunday
2023 December 25, Monday
2025 December 25, Thursday