Reverend Sik Wing-sing releases a fish off Sai Kung in a “saving life” ritual in 1997. The practice is widespread in the city. Picture: Robert Ng
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Why Buddhist ritual of ‘saving lives’ is a death sentence for animals
The superstitious practice seen in Hong Kong and elsewhere of saving animals from imminent death only ensures the early demise of the innocent creatures
Reverend Sik Wing-sing releases a fish off Sai Kung in a “saving life” ritual in 1997. The practice is widespread in the city. Picture: Robert Ng