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THE MAHJONG TEACHER WHO IS CREATING A CULTURAL EXCHANGE

“I once had a Vietnamese-American participant who was moved to tears during a mahjong session. He expressed that he finally understood why his late grandmother had been so captivated by the game.”

WHO: Sabrina Tan

HIGHEST EDUCATION: Masters in Educational Leadership, University of Jyvaskyla, Finland

JOB TITLE & INDUSTRY: Founder of Mahjonglah, yoga instructor, and reiki practitioner

WORK EXPERIENCE: 10 to 11 years

SALARY: $88 for a 2.5 hour session

Most Singaporeans would think of the game of mahjong as an outlet to unwind with friends and family. For Sabrina Tan of Mahjonglah – a platform that organises mahjong lessons for both locals and tourists – it is also a bonding activity that bridges cultures and brings families closer together.

“I once had a Vietnamese-American participant who was moved to tears during a mahjong session,” Sabrina

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