183 Beijing Operas - Hu Yanzan - Number 55

Hu Yanzan

Beijing Opera - "The Dragon and the Tiger Fight"

Hu Yanzan is one of the main characters in the 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.