The Leifeng Pagoda (Sacrifice at the Pagoda)
Overview. The Leifeng Pagoda is a scene from the White Snake story (commonly titled "Sacrifice at the Pagoda"), depicting Bai Suzhen, after being imprisoned under the Leifeng Pagoda, reunited with her son Xu Shilin who comes to offer sacrifice.
Synopsis. After Bai Suzhen floods the Jinshan Temple and angers the monk Fahai, she is suppressed beneath the Leifeng Pagoda. Years later her son with Xu Xian, Xu Shilin, having topped the imperial examinations, comes weeping to the pagoda to offer sacrifice; mother and son meet across the pagoda, pouring out their parting sorrow. The scene conveys the lingering tragedy of the White Snake legend through a mournful mother-son reunion.
Artistic Features. "Sacrifice at the Pagoda" is a qingyi singing showcase built on long erhuang arias voicing Bai Suzhen's regret, resentment, and maternal love, heart-rending.
Why Watch. The Leifeng Pagoda / Sacrifice at the Pagoda concentrates the tragic core of the White Snake story and is a celebrated qingyi vocal piece.
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