Panel Discussion/Talk

Music, Meaning, and Identity Across Languages

Friday, August 1, 2025
7:30 – 9:30PM

Join Asian Creative Foundation for an intimate panel exploring music, identity, and language with acclaimed artists ABAO (阿爆) and Enno Cheng (鄭宜農), NOIA, FIG, and Nanquaq Girls. They’ll dive into how multilingual creators navigate expression — from indigenous languages like Taiwanese, Paiwen and Catalan, Mandari,n and English.

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Topics to cover
🎵 How do musicians translate concepts between languages?
🎵 What is gained (or lost) when writing in a non-native tongue?
🎵 How does language shape rhythm, emotion, and audience connection?

Schedule
7:30pm – Doors Open
8:00 - 9:00pm Panel Discussion
9:00 - 9:30pm Mingling, Snacks & Drinks

Featuring panelists
@abaotw (ABAO 阿爆)
@enno_cheng (Enno Cheng 鄭宜農)
@noiagisela (NOIA)
@figwoop (FIG)
@nanguaq (Nanquaq Girls)
🎙️ Hosted by: @vickiefromtaiwan (Vickie Wang, MC)

Enjoy drinks sponsored by @formosaimports. Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will also be provided.

Presented by
Asian Creative Foundation (@asiancreativefoundation_) x Taiwanese Waves (@taiwanesewaves).