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The video discusses the severe drought in Hong Kong, where Buddhists have resorted to prayers for rain. Rituals are performed with great care, involving lay preachers and nuns. A ceremony involving the release of birds symbolizes the belief that good thoughts lead to good outcomes. The video ends with a hope for rain to alleviate the drought.

What has been the weather condition in Hong Kong since last September?

• Mild showers

• Severe drought

• Snowfall

• Heavy rainfall

How often do the Buddhists in Hong Kong pray for rain?

• Three times a day

• Four times a day

• Once a day

• Twice a day

Who participates in the solemn ritual for rain in Hong Kong?

• Only monks

• Women lay preachers and nuns

• Children and elders

• Government officials

What is the purpose of anointing birds with water in the ceremony?

• To change their color

• To make them fly faster

• For purification

• To prepare them for sale

What does the release of birds symbolize in the Buddhist ceremony?

• The belief that good thoughts produce good results

• A farewell to winter

• The arrival of spring

• Freedom from captivity