![The sailors visit the children's play and learning areas in the Da Nang Village of Hope](https://media.vov.vn/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-06/2_158.jpg?w=696&ssl=1)
![Students and teachers of the Center for Raising Disadvantaged Children in the central city deliver a musical performance as a means of welcoming the sailors of the USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier](https://media.vov.vn/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-06/3_112.jpg?w=696&ssl=1)
![The band from the US Navy ship perform numerous songs especially for the children of Hope Village](https://media.vov.vn/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-06/4_86.jpg?w=696&ssl=1)
![The band's lead vocalist is Ashley Jakayla Pollock. She is delighted at having the chance to sing for the children at Hope Village](https://media.vov.vn/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-06/5_65.jpg?w=696&ssl=1)
![The sailors are interested in the music exchange programme and taking part in folk games with children](https://media.vov.vn/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-06/7_48.jpg?w=696&ssl=1)
![The sailors join with the representative of the US Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City to take part in a range of interesting activities alongside the children of the Da Nang Village of Hope](https://media.vov.vn/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-06/8_45.jpg?w=696&ssl=1)
![The children play music and sang with the band of the US navy ship during the exchange.](https://media.vov.vn/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-06/9_40.jpg?w=696&ssl=1)
![Children of the Da Nang Hope Village hold sport exchange with the sailors of the USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier.](https://media.vov.vn/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-06/10_34.jpg?w=696&ssl=1)
Pianist Luu Hong Quang: Homeland – An integral part of the heart
NDO – Although busy with his training schedule and performing abroad, Luu Hong Quang stills spend the time to return to Vietnam each year because he believes that the homeland is an inseparable part of his heart. Quang cherishes a big dream of claiming a prestigious music award. On his chosen career path, he appears to be in the shadow of the artist Dang Thai Son – a hard, lonely path with a true love for music.