272 Beijing Opera Performers - Hu Yanzan - Number 89

Hu Yanzan

Beijing Opera - "The Dragon and the Tiger Fight"

Hu Yanzan is one of the main characters in the list-opera "The Dragon and the Tiger Fight." It is from the book "The Historical Novels of Yang Family Mansion." "The Dragon and the Tiger Fight" tells about: Hu Yanzan avenged for his father, engaged with Zhao Kuangyi. Zhao Kuangyi was beaten with lash; he fell from the horse's back, and a golden dragon appeared above his head. Hu Yanzan was so surprised that he also fell down from the horse's back, there was a tiger appeared above his head. The two men enjoyed each other.