Dance and ritualSourced
Combat movements without an actual fight
Bolivia’s Tinku includes a ritual combat tradition and a festive dance inspired by it. Dancers use combat-like movements, but do not actually fight one another. Costumes and women’s roles also distinguish the dance from the traditional encounters.
A vigorous dance and an actual fight are different forms of the tradition.
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Reviewed: 2026-10-10