What do you think is the best way to resolve conflicts?In the province of Chumbivelgas, Peru, there is a village called Cumbivelcas, which has a tradition at Christmas to fight to eliminate resentment among villagers.
This custom translates in Quechua as "My blood is boiling". During this time, anyone with a grudge can call out another villager and the two sides engage in a boxing match. Villagers can disguise themselves by wearing masks, and there will be a referee present during the game so that no crazy injuries are done.
If you want to be more interesting, there are also a variety of "character" outfits to choose from, such as lobsters and cowboys. Just like most fights, the fight is over when a guy is knocked out or the referee decides that the fight cannot continue. An assistant referee armed with a whip controls agitated spectators during the game.
Initially, these battles were limited to men, but now more and more women are joining the fight to solve problems. But whether the combatants are men, women or children, every fight ends with a cordial hug or handshake.
The Peruvians claim that after the battle is a new beginning. A villager named Victor Heme Mantilia said: "It's a way to maintain order. There are no police stations in many areas here, and that's the simple way of supervision. Previously, the local judiciary was completely controlled by powerful people, and the people in the community always lost the case. What can such a judge do, we would rather have our own judge in public. It's a way for the people to give their voice, like we're tackling it here, we're going to start something new. ”