Difficulty: Challenger (Level 2)
Twin brothers Hugo and Jayden Pang often struggle to navigate a world of words. But the violin provides a language in which they are always understood.
The brothers turn 26 this month. They have traded early struggles in communication for international stages, proving that harmony can be found in unexpected places.
The Hong Kong twins were diagnosed with autism at the age of two. Their mother, Elaine Tang, grappled with how to accommodate their different learning needs. That’s when music proved to be an answer.
From a young age, they have performed extensively across Hong Kong.
On April 2, they were featured at the World Autism Awareness Day 2026 Plenary Event. They will perform at the University of Hong Kong’s Grand Hall on May 7.
When the twins were first diagnosed with autism, Tang had no understanding of the condition. There were also few government facilities she could turn to.
When Tang enrolled the twins in music classes, she had no intention of making them the violinists they are today. She simply wanted an outlet for their energy and a way to teach them how to follow directions.
