272 Beijing Opera Performers - Chi Fushou - Number 29

Chi Fushou

Beijing Opera - "The Capture of Jinling"

Chi Fushou with a red pointed three-tile face has a role in the list-opera "The Capture of Jinling." Chi was the son-in-law of the Yuan emperor. He defended Jinling against attacks by armies of the Ming. When overpowered by superior forces, he committed suicide. See Mask 181 for the story.