Following severe floods, numerous relief convoys, volunteer groups, and meaningful gifts have been delivered directly to people in deeply flooded areas in Hue. These “golden hearts” have instilled faith and motivation, helping them stand firm against difficulties and rebuild a peaceful life during the Great National Solidarity Festival (November 18).

Across the fields of Quang Dien, Hue City, there is a farmer who has quietly sowed the seeds of kindness for nearly three decades. Without fanfare or publicity, Van Sinh, 53, a resident of Tan Xuan Lai Village, has silently donated blood 86 times, bringing hope and life to dozens, perhaps hundreds, of people.

Hue is not only ancient with its heritage system; through the lens of domestic and international photographers, Hue is also poetic and emotional, filled with everyday scenes and the simplicity and kindness of its people.

Some gifts are not beautifully wrapped or adorned with fancy words, yet they carry a profound sense of affection for someone one never met. Donated hair, in this context, also symbolizes deep love and empathy.

Nguyen Van Thien Vu, a young man from Hue, is the CEO of AgriDrone, Vietnam. He has chosen to serve Vietnamese farmers with kindness by providing drone services for agricultural purposes for the past decade.