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Prompt: Thuyết minh về sông Hương
I. Detailed Outline
II. Sample Essay
Exploring the Perfume River
I. Structuring the Thuyết minh về sông Hương (Standard)
1. Introduction:
- Introducing the Perfume River
2. Body of the Essay:
a. Geographical Location:
- Nestled within the ancient land of Hue, it encompasses two sources: Tả Trạch and Hữu Trạch.
- Originating from the Truong Son range, it flows through the Bach Ma National Park.
b. Legend of the Name:
- Referred to by various names throughout different eras:
+ In 'Dư địa chí' (1435) - Nguyễn Trãi: named Linh River
+ In 'Ô châu cận lục' - Dương Văn An (1555): Great River of Kim Trà.
+ In 'Phủ biên tạp lục' - Lê Quý Đôn: Hương Trà River.
+ Also known as Yen Luc River, Lo Dung River, ...
+ In 1469, Duke Nguyen Hoang defending Thuan Hoa (modern-day Hue) renamed a district from Kim Trà to Hương Trà, and the name Perfume River may have originated from there.
+ Another legend: Perfume River flows through an area with the 'bone-fragrance tree,' giving the water a pleasant scent, hence the name Perfume River.
c. Role of Perfume River in the Lives of Hue Residents:
- Serves as an abundant water source and a rich aquatic habitat.
- Supplies a substantial amount of silt, nourishing both riverbanks.
- Emerges as the most captivating tourist attraction in Hue.
d. Perfume River in Culture and Arts:
- The boat racing festival on Perfume River is a cultural highlight in Hue.
- Acts as a plentiful source of inspiration for poets, writers, and musicians.
3. Conclusion:
Reflections on Perfume River.
However, some argue that the name Perfume River originated in the year 1469, during the reign of King Le Thanh Tong. In the Thieu Phong district of Thua Thien Hue (formerly Thuan Hoa), there was a district called Kim Tra. By 1558, when the Duke Nguyen Hoang defended Thuan Hoa, Kim Tra was renamed Huong Tra. Perhaps from that moment, the river flowing through Huong Tra district has been called Perfume River to this day.
But the local people of Hue believe that the Perfume River is named so because it carries a peculiar fragrance. Legend has it that as the Perfume River winds through deep mountainous forests, it passes through the habitat of a plant called 'bone stone wood'. This is a herb with a fragrant smell, growing on both banks of the river. And as the water flows through, it carries the aroma of this plant. Therefore, the locals here named the river Perfume River with the implication of the fragrance of the grass.
It can be said that with just the name, Perfume River has brought countless mythical and enchanting stories to Hue. Perfume River coming to Hue not only brings mysterious stories but also brings tremendous benefits to the people here.
Perfume River is a major source of rich alluvium for the ancient capital's land. It is the origin of the agricultural system, providing abundant irrigation water for the people here to cultivate. The lush fruit orchards, green trees along the banks of the Perfume River, clearly show how much fertile silt the river has brought to the people here! However, Perfume River sometimes brings moments of anger and fury to Hue, as evidenced by the flood in 1999. The river's water swept away trees, villages, disrupted communication for many families, turning urban streets into vast water bodies.
However, originally, the Perfume River is like a gentle and feminine girl. Beyond the moments of fierceness, the Perfume River turns gentle and merges with the people of Hue. The Perfume River is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in this city. Anyone stepping into Hue wants to experience the feeling of listening to Hue singing on the gentle waves of the Perfume River, to enjoy the most leisurely moments of human life. Or the feeling of standing on Truong Tien Bridge, admiring the romantic ripples on the surface of the Perfume River. All of these are extremely appealing features of the Perfume River, providing a source of income and pride for the people here.
Not only that, the Perfume River also brings pride to the people of Hue when their hometown river becomes symbols of art and culture that are involuntarily recalled whenever the ancient capital is mentioned. The Perfume River is an endless inspiration for musicians, poets when they set foot here. We can mention the song 'Perfume River's sound' by composer Pham Dinh Chuong, or poet To Huu also had a poem praising this beautiful Perfume River:
'On the Perfume River
You release the paddle
The sky is clear
The water is clear
You release the paddle
On the Perfume River'
And the Perfume River also faintly appears in the immortal work of poet Han Mac Tu - 'Here in Vi Da Village':
