Bowrington Bridge villain hitting
The Bowrington Bridge villain hitting is a location under a road flyover in Wan Chai where people perform a traditional Chinese ritual. Participants write names on paper and strike them with shoes or sticks while offering prayers to deities like the goddess of mercy and calling for spiritual protection.
The practice has roots in ancient farming traditions where people worshipped a white tiger to keep it away from villages. Over time, the ritual evolved into a way to drive away negative influences and evil forces believed to trouble individuals.
The ritual is performed by older women who are respected as practitioners of this tradition and pass their knowledge through generations. The gathering place under the bridge serves as a community space where people come together to participate and share their personal concerns.
The best time to visit is during Jingzhe, when many people traditionally perform the rituals. This is an open public space under the flyover where visitors can observe or participate without needing special preparation.
An interesting detail involves the sacrifice to the white tiger: pork fat is rubbed onto a paper figure to appease the spirit before the papers are burned. This blend of ancient belief and modern practice makes the location a window into a living local tradition.
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