#Takanakuy

[b-drawssometimes]

another mortal kombat OC 🤯🤯🤯

once again, based off a pre-existing OC (who i've yet to post about, but will do so in the future).

Meet Ines Huamani, renown fighter/ philanthropist from Peru and one of the defenders of Earthrealm. Still working on her involvement in the overall story but more info about her can be found below the cut!

[Mini update!] Ines was born in the bustling city of Cusco, Peru. However, at a young age she was abandoned by her birth parents for unknown reasons at a nearby bus stop.

Some time later, she found herself raised in one of the towns near the Andes mountains (still TBD), taken in by a kind couple and found true community and a family that cherished her.

She has always been a girl of many talents: athleticism, dancing, and yes, fighting as well. Part of the reason is her general zest for life but also she's learned that having talent is what makes her special and adored by people; thus she always works hard to hone her skills.

Because of the kind people that brought her in, she was taught to be generous and give back to those in need. Much of her earnings goes back to her hometown, especially to the children to pay for education, medical bills, toys, etc.

No powers, but is incredibly strong both from training from a young age and her love of all kinds of sports growing up which has built up her stamina.

Her fighting style consists of variations of wrestling and mixed martial arts. Her speciality is hand to hand combat and prefers not to use weapons when possible. She is both tall and strong in her build but is not as speedy as some of the other agile fighters in the MK universe.

Her outfit is based loosely on what I've seen women wear during Takanakuy (video found here). I implemented a dark magenta/ red color and white for the national colors of Peru. The flower in her hair is an orchid, one of many flora life that can be found in her home country.

[OOC: I'm not Peruvian myself, so some updates might be made later on]

Some lightning fun facts:

Favorite animal: Dogs (specifically, large dog breeds).

Favorite color: Mocha brown (pink and daffodil yellow are up there too).

Favorite food: Ají de Gallina (shredded chicken in creamy, spicy sauce with rice and boiled potatoes). [OOC: I've only tried this once before but it was really good, give it a try if you haven't-]

Favorite hobbies: Playing volleyball, hiking, trying on clothes (not necessarily shopping but the dress-up aspect of it), collecting cute things, traveling.

Character Inspo for Ines: Usagi from Sailor Moon, Misa Amane from Death Note, Goku from Dragon Ball, Mitsuri from Demon Slayer (basically characters with a lively and noble heart).

[cosmicanger]

Takanakuy fighter: Takanakuy is a annual established practice of fighting fellow community members held on 25 December, by the inhabitants of Chumbivilcas Province, near Cuzco, in Peru.

[eltreceavohijo]

HA LLEGADO LA REINA DEL CAFÉ.

Si bien me ha gustado mucho la nueva peleadora peruana, sentía que su traje no era muy peruano, así que decidí hacerla con un traje un poco más típico. Lo hice basándome en como suelen vestir las peleadoras en el takanakuy.

[correctopinionhaver]

I challenge you to Takanakuy

is that like hawk tuah?

[motivacionyentretenimiento]

UPA.....!!!

TAKANAKUY LARA MUJERES 2024 IMPRESIONANTE

[sergeantnarwhalwrites]

I gotta figure out the fighting styles for my Fucked at Five crew. Here's what I have so far. Ian and Elliot's definitely have a chance of changing. These mostly apply to their human and partially morphed forms.

I already know Saz is more of a grappler and up close kind of fighter. She'll tackle, she'll pin, she'll keep you in a hold, she'll throw you. She's got a background in wrestling. I really think bro would benefit from some Judo training. Saz can throw jabs but she doesn't really kick. If she did kick it would be a low kick. Something to try to knock you off balance, or just weaken your stamina in general.

Julie is a really aggressive fighter hence a lot of her attacks are really direct palm strikes. She has fucked up her hands throwing close-fisted punches and really tries not to do so (which is some reasoning to why fighters hands are wrapped or in gloves if you rely on close fisted punching). I feel like I need to incorporate her legs more. And her morpher trait is why I'm saying this. It needs to be difficult to keep a grasp on her. Will do whatever it takes to win. She'll claw before she bites but that doesn't mean she won't bite.

Ian I'm thinking more boxer. He'll at least wrap his hands wrapped before most fights. He's tall he's built and I think he'd have great reach. Can use weapons. Has used weapons. Doesn't like to use weapons. Arguably also an aggressive fighter. He's strikes feel persistent, he's throwing punches even if they don't land. But they're all powerful. Some taunting used. But considerably less stamina than Saz. I'm gonna look into a martial art called Dambe. I think that'll fit pretty well actually. Also I saw something about Takanakuy and it looks cool. Casually sliding that over as a potential fighting style match too.

Elliot I'd think is really a mix. He can and will use weapons, usually his antlers if they haven't broken off (Lol or if they have and he has access to them). He will aim for weak spots and focus on them. Can be a bit of a trickster (will attempt to anyway) anything to break your focus. I'd argue he actually is more of a kicker than a puncher. Arguably he's the weakest of the four of them so his jabs would typically use his elbows as opposed to his hands. Yes he has hurt himself doing this. No he will not stop. He'd bite without a hesitation.

[raelius2024]

Pujllay! 🌈 La fiesta de la fertilidad andina

Hoy nos dimos con una grata sorpresa en nuestro paseo nocturno por el centro de Pisac. Había un grupo de danzantes ensayando en la plaza para la fiesta de Pujllay que se celebra en Febrero. El baile es muy energético y contagiante. Rochi nos explicó que es una fiesta muy intensa de 4 días que celebra la fertilidad de la tierra y de los y las solteras. Es una celebración que es más allá de la danza pero la danza tiene un papel protagonico.

Remito un artículo de Internet para que sepan más. "Pujllay" es un concepto quechua que significa aproximadamente, "juego" o "intercambio". Este componente del "juego", entendido como un contrapunto pactado, se presenta en distintas fiestas rituales de carácter agrario, sobretodo entre los meses de diciembre y febrero, cuando comienzan las lluvias. Los rituales son tanto guerreros (como es el caso del "Chiaraje" o el "Takanakuy") como amorosos, entre la juventud casadera. El objetivo es propiciar y celebrar la fertilidad de la Pachamama: buenas cosechas, buen ganado, re-generación comunal... y de manera especial, restaurar el equilibrio cósmico entre los opuestos complementarios. Los elementos de catarsis social y celebración de la fertilidad y la vida, lo han vinculado con el tiempo y el progresivo mestizaje, al concepto del carnaval occidental. Las celebraciones del pujllay rural sobreviven sobretodo en Cusco, Apurímac, Huancavelica, Ayacucho, zonas altas de Arequipa, zonas quechuas de Puno. Lamentablemente, su práctica ritual retrocede frente a la escenificación folkórica para el turismo. Sólo en las fechas precisas, los jeans y las zapatillas ceden a las polleras, sombreros, mantas (llicllas o aguayos), y demás elementos del traje tradicional."

En este otro video la directora castiga a los chicos porque tenía que "guapear" o dar chillidos de celebración mientras bailaban y no lo hicieron

No pude poner el video pero puse a este perrito cómico. 🤣

[factoides-yajan]

Factoide #4425

(#4425) Peleas de Takanakuy

Las peleas de Takanakuy son una tradición cultural que se lleva a cabo en algunas comunidades de la región andina del Perú, especialmente en la zona de Cusco y Puno. Este evento es una forma única de resolución de conflictos que tiene raíces en las tradiciones indígenas de la región.

El día 25 de cada año, los residentes de un pueblo peruano celebran una festividad conocida como "Takanakuy", durante la cual se desafían entre sí a una pelea para resolver cualquier rencor no resuelto del año pasado. Takanakuy, que significa "golpearse entre sí" en quechua. Después de eso, todos se emborrachan para olvidar el año pasado y darle la bienvenida al nuevo. La idea detrás de Takanakuy es permitir que las personas resuelvan disputas pendientes y diferencias personales de manera física y pública. Sin embargo, hay reglas y organización en torno a estas peleas para garantizar que sean seguras y controladas. 

[Publicado originalmente el 24 de Diciembre del 2023]

[vroooom2]

Merry XMass from your Messiah

The first text ever sent was Merry Christmas.

Every Dec 25th, a town in Peru celebrates "Takanakuy" where men, women and children settle grudges from the past year by calling each other out and having a fist fight. Then everybody goes drinking to numb the pain and move on to a new year.

"Takanakuy" is a high Andes ritual, as much a conflict resolution strategy as a cultural tradition. Each year, community members are selected as cargudos, responsible for organizing a series of dances, parades and ceremonies connected to Takanakuy. The festivities include a procession to honor baby Jesus of Nazareth.

It's been a really tough year, full of war, grief and disaster. But that's not the only story...

Did you know it's also been the best year ever for global health, conservation and clean energy and one of the best ever for economic and social justice?

Time to chillax with bits of Surf music now

[thenewsart]

Christmas traditions around the world, from fistfights to KFC : NPR

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 no one is obligated to accept a challenge. But by refusing to participate, the challenged party automatically acknowledges the superiority of their rival. Martin Mejia/AP hide caption toggle…

[fnovelso]

The small Peruvian town of Santo Tomas celebrates “Takanakuy” every December 25; men, women, and children settle grudges with fistfights, then everyone goes drinking together, ready to start the new year with a clean slate.

[imoim36news]

PeruMỗi năm một lần, người dân thị trấn Santo Tomás có một dịp để giải quyết bất đồng bằng cách đánh nhau tại một đấu trường trước sự cổ vũ của cộng đồng. Thị trấn có khoảng 10.000 người nhưng chỉ có 3 cảnh sát, tòa án gần nhất cách đó 12 giờ lái xe và không phải ai cũng có đủ chi phí kiện tụng. Vì vậy đánh nhau để giải quyết mọi mâu thuẫn, bất đồng là truyền thống của người dân. Lễ hội Takanakuy năm 2022. Ảnh: Vice Phong tục này có tên là Takanakuy, ghép giữa hai từ "Takar" nghĩa là "đánh" và "Nakuy" nghĩa là "có đi có lại". Diễn ra từ ngày 24 - 26/12 hàng năm, lễ hội diễn ra với mục đích bắt đầu một năm mới với một khởi đầu mới, nên mọi cuộc chiến đều bắt đầu và kết thúc bằng một cái ôm.Mọi người sẽ đứng thành vòng tròn để xem những trận đánh một đấu một. Luật quy định các đấu thủ được phép đấm, đá và tát. Các hành động như cắn, giật tóc, đánh khi đối phương bị ngã và ôm nhau đều bị cấm. Xung quanh đấu trường là những giám khảo cầm roi và sẵn sàng can thiệp khi các đấu thủ hay đám đông trở nên quá khích.Thị trấn Santo Tomás nằm ở dãy Andes, cao 3.600 mét. Người dân đều rèn luyện sức khỏe từ bé để có thể sinh tồn và làm việc tại môi trường khắc nghiệt. Các trận chiến này cũng để chứng minh với cộng đồng rằng bạn là người đáng tin cậy, sẵn sàng bảo vệ bản thân và những người thân yêu trước những bất công và nghịch cảnh. Những năm gần đây phụ nữ cũng tham gia đánh nhau để giải quyết bất đồng. Ảnh: Vice Vào ngày lễ Takanakuy địa vị xã hội được bỏ qua. Các trận chiến có thể diễn ra giữa sếp với nhân viên, phục vụ bàn với chủ cửa hàng, hay chị em trong nhà với nhau. Mọi người đều có thể tham gia, bất kể giới tính và tuổi tác. Phụ nữ cũng bắt đầu đánh nhau trong những năm gần đây, mặc dù không phải ai cũng hài lòng về điều đó.Một quy tắc quan trọng của lễ hội Takanakuy là không có người chiến thắng. Khác với một phiên tòa, những trận đánh này không phải để phán quyết người đúng kẻ sai....

[welcometoayacucho]

🔴 EL DÍA DONDE SE PERMITEN LOS GOLPES Cada 25 de diciembre, los habitantes de la provincia de Chumbivilcas cerca de #Cuzco en #Perú 🇵🇪 celebran el llamado "#Takanakuy" "cuando la sangre hierve en quechua", una celebración anual y ancestral heredada de la cultura prehispánica Chanka En este día, hombres, mujeres y niños se reúnen para resolver rencores del año pasado llamándose y peleando a puñetazos. Después, todos beben juntos para ayudar con el dolor y comenzar el nuevo año desde cero. #cusco #navidad #Ayacucho #peru #marcaayacucho #marcaperu #patrimonio #cultura #identidad #unesco #ciudadcreativa #art #welcometoayacucho #igersperu #igersayacucho #igers #travel #turismo #instapic #instatravel #photography #instadaily #instagood #photo (en Cuzco Perú) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmnquHiME2l/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[josavd]

🔴 EL DÍA DONDE SE PERMITEN LOS GOLPES Cada 25 de diciembre, los habitantes de la provincia de Chumbivilcas cerca de #Cuzco en #Perú 🇵🇪 celebran el llamado "#Takanakuy" "cuando la sangre hierve en quechua", una celebración anual y ancestral heredada de la cultura prehispánica Chanka En este día, hombres, mujeres y niños se reúnen para resolver rencores del año pasado llamándose y peleando a puñetazos. Después, todos beben juntos para ayudar con el dolor y comenzar el nuevo año desde cero. #cusco #navidad #Ayacucho #peru #marcaayacucho #marcaperu #patrimonio #cultura #identidad #unesco #ciudadcreativa #art #welcometoayacucho #igersperu #igersayacucho #igers #travel #turismo #instapic #instatravel #photography #instadaily #instagood #photo (en Cusco, Peru) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmnqfEGMWeK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[everythangculture]

Takanakuy: A Peruvian Christmas tradition of fist fighting with family & friends. #Takanakuy is a centuries old, annual established practice of fighting fellow community members held on 25 December, by the inhabitants of Chumbivilcas Province, near Cuzco in Peru. Don't think this tradition is only for the men. Women and children participate as well, often while hundreds of spectators watch. Just because the practice may seem a little barbaric, it doesn't mean it's NHB. There are rules: - No biting or kicking a grounded opponent. - There is always a referee figure equipped with a whip to keep things on the up and up, but hey, it's a colorful whip, so if you're on the receiving end of some lashings, at least your eyes will be treated to some color. - Local police are on standby in case things get out of hand. Despite the violent nature of the celebration, it is considered a joyous festival, with music, dance and not surprisingly, lots of alcoholic beverages. There is even a uniform of sorts, traditional belts with colorful ski masks and sometimes, stuffed animals worn as hats. @21savage they still throwing hand in #peru #everythangculture https://www.instagram.com/p/CmnLOuhJEdL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=