An old woman reads a chart during a "villain hitting" ceremony in Hong Kong

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CAUSEWAY BAY, HONG KONG - MARCH 6, 2014 - An old woman reads a chart during a "villain hitting" ceremony in Hong Kong. Villain hitting is a traditional practice aimed at dispelling bad luck which is still carried out in various places around Hong Kong.

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Size: 4288px × 2848px
Location: Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Photo credit: © Paul Rushton / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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