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The traditional fighting activity of Good Friday in Chivarreto is broadcast live.
The traditional fighting fights, a unique event of the Guatemalan culture. (PHOTO FREE PRESS: HEMERECA)
Totonicapán will vibrate with one of its most unique traditions this Good Friday.
Traditional clean fist fights in Chivarretovillage of San Francisco El Altowill be carried out from 13 hours.
Every year, these voluntary fights – also known as “The chivarreto trumpons”– They gather hundreds of people, both local and visitors, who witness the clashes of clean fist among men, and sometimes women.
According to the organizers and promoters of tradition, it is a way of freeing tensions, adjusting personal accounts or simply participating in a custom with decades of history.
Activity is a deeply rooted cultural expression in the west of the country.
The rules of the fight are clear: only blows with their fists are allowed, and at the end of each confrontation, the opponents usually shake hands in respect.
With the Online transmissionthe extent of the event is expected to be even greater than in previous editions.
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