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MEET THE DRUM MAJOR OF THE SAF BAND
20 Apr 2023 | PEOPLE

MEET THE DRUM MAJOR OF THE SAF BAND

He's the ace of mace. Catch SAF Band drum major ME2 Jash Chua as he shows off some slick moves at the Virginia International Tattoo.
PRODUCER & EDITOR THRINA THAM // CAMERAMAN ALVIN FUNG / PHOTOGRAPHER CHUA SOON LYE
ME2 Chua will be leading the SAF Band as they perform at the Virginia International Tattoo.

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Central Band have returned to Norfolk, Virginia, United States to perform at the Virginia International Tattoo from 20 to 23 Apr. This is their second time at this military tattoo – their first was in 2017.

Leading them into the arena is their drum major, Military Expert (ME) 2 Jash Chua.

ME2 Chua is no stranger to the international field. The show will mark his 12th international tattoo and his second as the drum major – his first drum majoring stint was in Japan in 2018.

Find out more about the 36-year-old and how he mastered his mace work:

Tags SAF Band Virginia International Tattoo Drum major Military tattoo SAF Central Band United States
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