San Francisco, CA
I hope the future of Taiwanese America will continue to embrace their heritage and roots. Learn about your family. Never forget where you came from.
Who are you?
I am Jack Tung. Before migrating to Taiwan & ultimately spending most of their teenage lives and early adulthood there, my father had roots in Jilin Province and my mother had roots in Fujian Province. I was born in Taiwan and moved to the US at age 5. I grew up in NY. I currently live in San Francisco, CA.
What do you do?
I create and perform instrumental music with a guitar, a drum machine, some pedal effects, and a synthesizer. I try my best to create music that’s a combination of everything that I enjoy listening to. I’ve had opportunities to compose scores for short films.
Why are you proud to be of Taiwanese heritage?
I’m proud for many reasons. Primarily, I’m proud to be of Taiwanese heritage because I love my family. They inspire me, give me purpose, and help me understand myself more and more with age. I would not be who I am or have the confidence to at least try to do what I do, without them. They have my heart. I am 1st generation.
What does the future of Taiwanese America look like to you?
I hope the future of Taiwanese America will continue to embrace their heritage and roots. Learn about your family. Never forget where you came from.
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