Dancing to the Beat of their Own Drum
From a six-year-old’s fascination with lion dance to founding Kuo Chuan Arts Cultural—now the largest Malay lion dance troupe in Singapore—Jamsairi, or “Bobby,” has always believed that culture is for everyone.
The journey wasn’t easy. Many shifus were reluctant to pass on their knowledge. But through relentless grit, unwavering heart, and deep respect for the tradition, they carved out their place—training hard, and eventually going toe-to-toe with the world’s best in China.
This is what happens when love for the art becomes greater than the lines that divide us.

