List of media adaptations of the Legend of the White Snake

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Portraying the "Legend of the White Snake" in Peking opera. Peking Opera The Legend of the White Snake (6986544727).jpg
Portraying the "Legend of the White Snake" in Peking opera.

The Legend of the White Snake , also known as Madame White Snake, is a Chinese legend and one of China's Four Great Folktales of Chinese literature. Stories and characters were widely used, especially in Beijing opera, and has been adapted many times in modern film, television, stage, and other media. Some characters are worshiped as deities in Chinese folk religion.

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Operas and stage plays

Pai Niang Niang, created by Joseph Koo and Wong Jim. Premiering in 1972, it marked the start of the musical theater industry in Hong Kong.
White Snake, Green Snake (2005), created by Christopher Wong
The Legend of the White Snake, created by Leon Ko and Chris Shum

Films

Television

Others

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