Legend of the White Snake
"Legend of the White Snake" is a famous Chinese folk tale about a beautiful white snake spirit named Bai Suzhen who transforms into a woman. She falls in love with a mortal man named Xu Xian, and they marry. However, their happiness is threatened by a Buddhist monk named Fa Hai, who believes that spirits and humans should not be together.
The story explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the struggle between good and evil. Bai Suzhen faces challenges due to her true identity, and the tale highlights the conflict between her love for Xu Xian and the societal norms that oppose their union.