272 Beijing Opera Performers, Gao Wang - Number 53

Gao Wang

Beijing Opera - "Mu Hu Pass" ("Herding Tiger Pass")

Gao Wang with a black-cross face is a character of "Mu Hu Pass", from the book "The Historical Novel of Yang Family Mansion."

Gao Wang was a general of Yang family. After he was demoted, his family became separated and they lost touch with each other. At last, when Gao Wang met his son in Mu Hu Pass, then his became family reunited.