Different cultures have various ways to combat negative energies and evil intentions. In Hong Kong, the 'villain hitting' ritual performed by elderly women involves beating a paper with an enemy's name using a slipper. This ritual, believed to cleanse bad luck and punish troublemakers, offers a sense of relief and psychological comfort to those who participate.Different cultures have various ways to combat negative energies and evil intentions. In Hong Kong, the 'villain hitting' ritual performed by elderly women involves beating a paper with an enemy's name using a slipper. This ritual, believed to cleanse bad luck and punish troublemakers, offers a sense of relief and psychological comfort to those who participate.