No boundaries: Doyen of Chinese opera in Singapore, Dr Chua Soo Pong has worked tirelessly to share his passion for the traditional art form. In the photo above, Chua can be seen conducting a dance workshop in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in 2012. All photos: Dr Chua Soo Pong.
Some experiences in life can be so powerful that they just stay with you. In the case of Dr Chua Soo Pong who recalls how he used to watch Chinese opera performances with his grandmother as 4-year-old, that early exposure to the traditional art sparked a lifelong love.