Twin brothers Hugo and Jayden Pang often struggle to use words to communicate. But the violin has given them a language in which they are always understood.
The Hong Kong brothers turn 26 this month. They were diagnosed with autism when they were two years old. Their mother, Elaine Tang, had to learn how to accommodate their different learning needs.
When the twins were first diagnosed with autism, Tang had no understanding of the condition. There were also not many government facilities she could turn to.
That’s when music proved to be an answer. From a young age, the brothers have performed at many places across Hong Kong.
When Tang enrolled the twins in music classes, she had no intention of making them violinists. She simply wanted her sons to have an outlet for their energy. She also wanted a way to teach them how to follow directions.
On April 2, the brothers performed at the World Autism Awareness Day 2026 Plenary Event. They will also perform at the University of Hong Kong’s Grand Hall on May 7.
