THE ancient Chinese practice called da xiao ren (beat petty, wicked people) is still popular among some Malaysian Chinese and the best day to perform the ritual this year is said to be today, the sixth day of the second month in the Chinese lunar calendar, China Press reported.
Some Chinese believe that a mythical white tiger will open its mouth on that day, which is the day of the awakening of insects in the Chinese lunar calendar. Therefore, it would be the best time to perform the ritual.
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