The grim fate of the birds released
Huong Pagoda Festival is taking place in Huong Son commune, My Duc district (Hanoi) is one of the famous festivals, attracting millions of visitors each year. At the festival, in addition to the scene and ceremony of tourists from all over the world, the release of birds and fish has become a popular ritual of deep spiritual significance.
But in fact, the fate of the birds released this place encountered many problems. Trinh temple area (on the banks of Yen stream), a series of bird cages are sold along the aisle - where tourists can see and approach easily.
Each cage is priced from 250,000 to 300,000 VND depending on the number of birds inside.
Mr. Nguyen Van Dat (small trader of birds released at the Huong Pagoda festival), said that on peak days, the purchase and sale of birds can help Mr. Dat earn the amount of up to 3 million VND/day. Meanwhile, Mr. Do Van Son (practicing driving, residing in Huong Son commune, My Duc district, Hanoi) shared that many people release birds without paying attention that they may not be able to survive In the natural environment after being released.
According to Mr. Son, when the birds were locked in the cage and then moved to Huong Pagoda to serve tourists, it was also the time when their fate was arranged as "a vicious circle".
The "lie" birds
In order to learn more about the above sharing, we have followed each instructions of the local people, looking to the place described as "Thien La Dia Vong - Trap birds" in this area.
Located close to Trinh temple are large fields, which attracts many birds to come. Those who want to reach, or must be indigenous people, or have to ask people in the village to be able to go to the right place.
Leading us through the fields, a resident pointed to the corners of the field to show us every trap of birds disguised extremely skillfully. The people show that the birds of the birds emanate from the audio simulation devices, in order to attract the sparrow.
“They spread paddy along the fields of the field, arranged traps and audio machines to capture all the birds released by tourists. When the cage is full, the sparrow will continue to be brought back to the selling points inside the festival, ”the Tang people said. Just like that, these vicious loops are like a string, tightening the lives of these birds.
Assoc. As a management board, local authorities to help this activity go into order and order.
“This will help limit those who take advantage of the release ceremony to profit. In addition, the propaganda, mobilizing people, tourists and traders to understand the meaning of release is also very necessary ” - Assoc.Prof.Dr. Pham Ngoc Trung emphasized.
Chairman of the People's Committee of Huong Son Commune, Mr. Vuong Trong Dao, affirmed that the bird trap was not detected around Huong Pagoda. However, after the reporter provided real images, the government pledged to handle thoroughly. The CPC has directed the police to inspect and seize many bird traps, in order to protect the image of the spiritual place.
