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Cultural Bridges | Navigating Identity Across Generations and Traditions
Open Heart with Lu Leslan
In this episode of **Open Heart**, Lu Leslan shares her personal journey of building cultural bridges—connecting Taiwan and the United States, integrating Eastern and Western musical traditions, and navigating generational divides. She reflects on the immigrant experience, the challenges of straddling two worlds, and the intricate beauty of embracing multiple cultural identities. Lu also examines how music has served as both a link and a barrier between her and her children, who experience biculturalism in their own distinct ways. This heartfelt conversation uncovers the bittersweet nature of generational understanding and the realization that some bridges are meant to be crossed only by their builders.
**Topics covered:**
- The immigrant experience and bilingual, bicultural upbringing
- Contrasting musical traditions: Sheng and piano
- The evolving relationship between parents and American-born children
- The nature of generational bridges and unshared journeys
- Embracing cultural heritage while moving forward
**Connect with Lu:**
What bridges have you built that others may not fully recognize? I’d love to hear your stories and reflections. Share with me at: lu@leslancreativestudio.com
