Tan is one of the youngest lion head makers in the country. Photos: The Star/Yap Chee Hong
Like some school leavers, Tan Kian Heng wasn’t certain about what his future would look like after completing his secondary education in 2011.
“My Form Five results were average, and I couldn’t decide whether to further my studies or find a job. My parents wanted me to study, but I wasn’t interested in attending college.
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Keeper of traditions
Tan is one of the youngest lion head makers in the country. Photos: The Star/Yap Chee Hong
Tan’s handcrafted dragon sits comfortably on a lion head. Photo: Facebook/Lo Fu Chi Enterprise
Tan likes to create intricate decorative animal fittings for lion heads. Photo: Kau Wei Chin
Tan may not work in an air conditioned office or wear nice clothes to work. But he's happy to make lion heads.
