{"id":54911,"date":"2025-10-30T17:00:33","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T09:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hkmu.edu.hk\/as\/?page_id=54911"},"modified":"2025-11-03T09:32:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T01:32:19","slug":"seminar-10","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hkmu.edu.hk\/as\/research\/ridch\/seminar-10\/","title":{"rendered":"The Woman Warriors: Recreating the Images of White Snake and Green Snake in Chinese Animation"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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This seminar delved into the iconic White Snake legend and its innovative transformations in contemporary animation, emphasizing the empowerment of its heroines through reimagined journeys in the digital age.<\/p>

Dr. Kaby Kung commenced this presentation with White Snake<\/em> (2019), the legend's first Chinese animated film. Set as a prequel in the late Tang dynasty, it depicts White Snake (Blanca) as an assassin who loses her memory during her failed mission. This \u201camnesia\u201d narrative reframes the traditional White Snake figure and brings out her journey of self\u2013rediscovery and reclaiming agency.<\/p>

The discussion then addressed Green Snake<\/em> (2021), a sequel placed in the dystopian realm of Auraville. After witnessing Blanca's imprisonment under Thunder Peak Pagoda by Fa Hai, Green Snake (Verta) undertakes a determined struggle to rescue her sister. Through comparative analysis with traditional portrayals, Dr. Kung illustrated how both characters evolve into formidable woman warriors.<\/p>

This seminar also highlighted animation's pivotal role in revitalizing ancient Chinese myths, ensuring the legends' vibrant legacy and enduring cultural continuity through dynamic, contemporary reinterpretations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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