Top 8 Exemplary Essays on 'Narrating and Describing an Event'

The August Uprising of 1945

The August Revolution in 1945, led by the Communist Party of Vietnam, broke the chains of over 80 years of slavery under the domination of French colonialists, marking a new turning point for the nation of Vietnam.

Key Milestones of the August Uprising

On March 9, 1945, during the night of the Japanese-French conflict, the expanded Party Central Committee under the leadership of General Secretary Truong Chinh held a meeting. By March 12, 1945, the Central Committee held an expanded conference, issuing a Directive outlining “The Japanese-French conflict and our actions.”

From August 13 to August 15, 1945, the Central Committee of the Party and the General Staff of the Viet Minh established the National Uprising Committee and issued Directive No. 1.

On August 16, 1945, the National Assembly met in Tan Trao (Tuyen Quang) and passed the General Uprising Order. By the same afternoon, a Liberation Army unit commanded by comrade Vo Nguyen Giap advanced to liberate Thai Nguyen, inaugurating the August Revolution.

On August 17, 1945, the National Liberation Committee introduced itself to the nation and took the oath in front of the Tan Trao communal house. On August 18, 1945, the people of four provinces - Bac Giang, Hai Duong, Ha Tinh, Quang Nam - rose up to seize power.

On August 19, 1945, the victorious uprising took place in the capital city of Hanoi. From August 20, the general uprising spread throughout the provinces and cities.

On August 30, 1945, Emperor Bao Dai - the last king of the Nguyen dynasty - abdicated. The August Revolution was a complete victory.

On September 2, 1945, at Ba Dinh Square (Hanoi), President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence, giving birth to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.

Significance of the August Revolution

The August Revolution opened a new era for the Vietnamese nation - an era of independence, freedom, where the working people took control of the government, became the masters of the country… From this point, the Communist Party of Vietnam became the ruling party, preparing conditions for subsequent victories. Simultaneously, the victory contributed to the destruction of fascism and inspired the fighting spirit of colonial nations.

The Dien Bien Phu Campaign marked the climax of our nation's strategic offensive during the Winter-Spring of 1953-1954.

The entire Dien Bien Phu Campaign unfolded over thirty-six days and nights, divided into three phases of attack. From March 13 to 17, 1954, we successfully neutralized the two most heavily fortified defense points, Him Lam and Doc Lap, opening up the northern and northeastern fronts. In the second phase, from March 30 to April 30, 1954, we gained control of high ground, central areas of Dien Bien Phu within our shooting range. The enemy forces found themselves in a defensive position, losing morale. In the third phase, from May 1 to 7, 1954, our forces launched a comprehensive attack on the Dien Bien Phu stronghold. On May 7, 1954, the Dien Bien Phu Campaign concluded in complete victory. Our military and people shattered the so-called “strongest fortress in Indochina” and the “invincible fortress” of French colonialists.

The triumph of the Dien Bien Phu Campaign holds immense significance for the Vietnamese nation. Firstly, this victory concluded the nine-year long resistance against the French, a period filled with hardships but also marked by the bravery of our military and people. Simultaneously, this historic victory became a shining milestone in the history of our nation and era, symbolizing heroism and contemporary strength. With this defeat, the French colonialists were compelled to sign the Geneva Accords (7/1954) to cease hostilities and restore peace in Indochina. It also marked the end of a century-long colonial rule, paving the way for a new phase of development for the revolutions in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. This reaffirmed the correct leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, ushering in a new revolutionary period to continue the struggle to resist the U.S. and save the country, completely liberate the South, and reunify the nation. The historic victory at Dien Bien Phu enhanced the pride of the Vietnamese people, instilled absolute confidence in the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, and rallied the entire Party and people to fight unitedly under the glorious banner of the Party for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland.

Thus, the Dien Bien Phu Campaign is an event of great significance for the Vietnamese people.

Vietnamese Teachers' Day (officially known as Vietnamese Teachers' Dedication Day) is an annual event celebrated on November 20 to express gratitude to teachers.

Origin of Vietnamese Teachers' Day (November 20)

In January 1946, an international teachers' organization was established in the French capital, named FISE (an acronym for Féderation International Syndicale des Enseignants - loosely translated as International Federation of Teachers' Unions).

After three years, a conference took place in the capital of Poland - Warsaw, where FISE issued the 'Dedication of Teachers' consisting of 15 chapters. The main content focused on the struggle against bourgeois and feudal education systems, as well as the construction of a good education system, emphasizing the protection of teaching rights and the elevated position of educators. In 1953, the Vietnam Teachers' Union officially joined the FISE organization.

From August 26 to 30, 1957, in the capital of Vacsava, the FISE Conference, with 57 participating countries, including the Vietnam Teachers' Union, decided to designate November 20 as the International Day of Teachers' Dedication.

On November 20, 1958, the 'International Day of Teachers' Dedication' was first organized throughout North Vietnam. In subsequent years, November 20 was celebrated in many liberated areas of the South.

On November 20, 1982, the commemoration of Vietnamese Teachers' Day was first held ceremoniously nationwide.

Significance of Vietnamese Teachers' Day

Vietnamese Teachers' Day is an occasion for students to express gratitude to teachers - those who have contributed to educating generations of students to grow up and become useful individuals for society.

'Whether one goes against the flow or moves forward
Remember our ancestors on the tenth day of the third lunar month'

Every year, the Vietnamese people turn their hearts to the beloved homeland of Phu Tho on the occasion of the lunar March 10th to commemorate the contributions of the Hung Kings in establishing the nation. This is also the time when the Hung Temple Festival takes place.

According to historical records, the Hung Temple Festival has been around for a long time. From the times of Dinh, Ly, Early Le, and Tran dynasties, people from all over the country gathered here to worship and express their gratitude to the eighteen generations of Hung Kings who had the merit of building and preserving the nation. This festival has been preserved until today and has become a unique feature in the national culture, making the 10th of March annually a national festival. In odd-numbered years, the festival is organized by the province of Phu Tho, and in even-numbered years, it is jointly organized by the Central Government in coordination with the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, and the People's Committee of Phu Tho province. Whether organized on a large or small scale, both the festival and the ceremony are conducted with great solemnity and spirituality. The religious rituals paying tribute to the Hung Kings were officially recognized by UNESCO as the 'Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity' in 2002, proving the enduring vitality and unique value of this festival. Many localities across the country, such as Da Nang, Hanoi, have organized this festival as a beautiful aspect to educate future generations not to forget their national roots and to strive to study and build the country to repay the merits of their forefathers.

The ceremony includes a procession and an offering ceremony. The procession is carried out in a dignified atmosphere with colorful flags, banners, and flowers. In the village, everyone is excited and dresses in traditional costumes to participate in the ceremony. Delegations from the central government, provinces, and cities gather at a location along with the village procession to the foot of Hung mountain. The delegation follows the procession, which has been meticulously prepared in advance. The procession route to the temple is accompanied by traditional music, and there are pre-formed dance teams that create the solemnity of a national ceremony. After arriving at the temple, the people offer their ceremonies to the upper sanctuary, and everything is carried out very carefully, detail by detail, and quickly. After that, the representative delegates from the Ministry of Culture read the dedication ceremony, and everyone listens attentively in a deeply emotional and respectful atmosphere. All are wholeheartedly offering their prayers, hoping that the ancestors will bless the homeland's descendants.

Next is the offering ceremony, where every child who comes to this land wishes to light incense at the temple, showing respect and using the fragrance of smoke to express the wishes of their hearts to the ancestors. Every inch of land, blade of grass, and tree root here is considered sacred. For those who are far away and cannot come or do not have the conditions to come here, on this day, they still take the time to go to the pagoda to light incense, remembering their origins. Everywhere is crowded, lively, and vibrant.

After the ceremony comes the festival part. If the ceremony brings solemnity, the festival brings joy and relaxation to everyone. At the festival, many traditional folk games take place, such as cockfighting, spinning tops, wrestling, or playing chess, attracting everyone to participate. Every team hopes for victory to bring honor to their hometown. Alongside that, many modern games are also integrated harmoniously to meet the tastes and interests of all ages. Especially, not to be missed in this festival is various forms of folk singing performances, Quan Ho singing, or theatrical performances that take place through talent competitions between villages and hamlets to promote cultural and artistic exchanges. The smooth and melodious verses in the Xoan - Gheo rhythm are highly attractive and bear the hallmark of the land of Phu Tho. In the central area of the festival, the Hung Vuong Museum displays ancient relics from the time of the ancient Hung Kings, providing an opportunity for visitors to explore, take photos, and commemorate. In addition, in the festival area, many souvenir items are displayed for sale for visitors to buy as souvenirs. Cultural and culinary services with traditional and modern dishes are also flexibly organized.

Today, as the country develops, the state not only takes care of material life but also strives to promote the high and beautiful spiritual values. Newspapers, television, and news agencies still play a great role in conveying these religious values to all compatriots across the country and people worldwide, allowing them to know and understand more about the beauty of traditional ethnic festivals in Vietnam.

Vietnamese proverbs and sayings honor teachers with expressions like: 'No master, no you,' and 'Even half a word is a teacher.' Alongside these cultural expressions, Vietnam celebrates a significant day dedicated to expressing gratitude to teachers - Vietnamese Teachers' Day. The full name of this event is the Day of Dedication to Vietnamese Teachers, and it is organized annually on November 20. On this day, schools nationwide hold ceremonies to celebrate.

The origin of this event dates back to January 1946 when an international teacher organization was established in the capital of France, named FISE (an abbreviation for the Federation Internationale Syndicale des Enseignants, roughly translated as the International Federation of Teachers' Unions). After three years, a conference took place in the capital of Poland - Warsaw, where FISE issued the 'Dedication Charter of Teachers,' consisting of 15 chapters. The main content focused on the struggle against bourgeois and feudal education, as well as the construction of good education. It emphasized the protection of the rights of the teaching profession and the importance of responsibility and the position of teachers. In 1953, the Vietnam Education Trade Union officially joined the FISE organization.

From August 26 to 30, 1957, in the capital city of Vacsava, the FISE conference, with 57 participating countries including the Vietnam Education Trade Union, decided to designate November 20 as the International Day of Dedication to Teachers. On November 20, 1958, the first 'International Day of Dedication to Teachers' was organized throughout North Vietnam. In the following years, November 20 was celebrated in many liberated areas in the South. However, it was not until November 20, 1982, that the commemoration of Vietnamese Teachers' Day was officially organized nationwide.

This is an occasion to honor the contributions of teachers. Generations of students and parents nationwide can express their gratitude to their teachers. Through this, teachers gain more confidence to continue their noble profession of nurturing future generations.

Another Tet is approaching. In these days, preparations for the upcoming new year are bustling everywhere. My schoolmates and I are organizing a traditional spring fair in the schoolyard.

The school has been preparing for this fair for two weeks. Teachers, especially homeroom teachers, along with parents and many students, after each class, get involved in various activities such as decorating the main stage, setting up booths, arranging necessary items, practicing cooking traditional dishes, and procuring traditional local products. This is an annual activity of the school, but this year is my first time participating, and I feel very excited about it.

On the morning of the 20th day of the last lunar month, almost all teachers, students, and many parents were present in the schoolyard. Everyone was earnestly involved in their tasks. At exactly 8 o'clock, the official opening ceremony began. After the declaration of the reasons and the introduction of the program hosts, the principal took the stage to deliver the opening speech. Following that were various performances to welcome the fair, such as fan dancing, bamboo pole dancing, folk singing, etc. The most impressive was the stage performance of traditional folk literary works, particularly the play 'Banh Chung, Banh Day,' which received much praise. The play helped me visualize more vividly the origin of the traditional Tet cakes of the Vietnamese people. At the same time, the booths officially opened to welcome buyers with a variety of items. There were stalls selling floating cakes, vegetarian cakes, square glutinous rice cakes, cylindrical glutinous rice cakes, cylindrical glutinous rice cakes, and rice cakes. There were also stalls selling handmade traditional hats, palm-leaf conical hats, bamboo toothpicks, and even stalls displaying calligraphy in both Chinese characters and Vietnamese alphabet... The items were diverse and beautiful, but the prices were very reasonable, suitable for the budget of most students. These were things that, on regular days, many people find it hard to buy. Many things I saw for the first time and had to ask the sellers about their names and uses.

Not only were there fixed stalls, but also there were street vendors like those in the countryside that I occasionally saw. Everyone participated, trying to visit all the booths or stopping at street vendors to buy something to eat or as a souvenir. The sound of vendors calling, bargaining, and the laughter echoed throughout the schoolyard.

Like that, the fair lasted until 6 in the evening before dispersing. Everyone seemed tired but very cheerful. This fair has left a very colorful impression on me. Through the fair, I learned about many items that our ancestors made and used. I also experienced a lively, cheerful atmosphere. It gave me a sense of the warm and peaceful atmosphere of the days preparing for the Lunar New Year. Surely, this will be a memorable memory in my student life.

The victory at Dien Bien Phu in the air marked a significant turning point in the anti-foreign invasion campaign, demonstrating the determined will of the entire population, steadfast against the cruel schemes of the American empire.

The victory of 'Dien Bien Phu in the air' in 1972, an event that took place in Hanoi, profoundly impacted all people nationwide. Around 20:00 on December 18, 1972, the United States mobilized dozens of B52 aircraft and other types of planes to relentlessly bomb Hanoi, initiating 12 days and nights of destructive bombing. During those days, the U.S. bombed Hanoi and surrounding provinces, targeting schools, neighborhoods, and bus stations, causing the death and injury of thousands of civilians.

On the night of December 20 to the early morning of December 21, the people of Hanoi shot down 7 B52 aircraft, with 5 crashing on the spot and capturing 12 American pilots alive. On December 26, the enemy concentrated the largest number of B52 aircraft, more than 100, in an attempt to destroy Hanoi. Bombs hit over 100 locations in Hanoi. Particularly on Tham Thien street, American bombs claimed the lives of 300 people and destroyed nearly 2000 houses. Our people bravely fought back, shooting down 18 American aircraft, including 8 B52s, with 5 crashing on the spot. In the following days and nights, American planes could not escape the retribution of our people. On the night of December 29, Hanoi won the final battle.

On December 30, 1972, realizing that they could not subdue our people with napalm bombs, Nixon announced the cessation of bombing and attacks on the North. Northern Vietnam stood strong, free from the shadow of the enemy.

For students, the opening day holds a unique excitement. The opening day at THCS............ left me with beautiful impressions that will linger forever.

On this warm, sunny opening day, the atmosphere was vibrant. I had prepared everything the night before, filled with joy and anticipation. Before me stretched a new horizon: new friends, teachers, classrooms... all gleaming with novelty. In previous years, after the three-month summer break, we returned to the familiar school with its trees, stone benches, and memories of laughter. But this year, I stepped into a new school year. A fresh and auspicious start.

The first event was the parade, where each class marched past the stands while teachers highlighted the outstanding achievements of the past year. It was especially welcoming for us, the sixth-grade students entering the first year of secondary education. After the parade, the flag-raising ceremony took place with utmost solemnity. Next, the deputy principal made an announcement, introduced the speakers, and invited the vice principal to read the President's letter. Though I had heard similar letters during previous opening ceremonies, today was the first time I felt so deeply moved. The most touching moment was when the vice principal read the opening speech, initiating the competition to welcome the new school year and beating the ceremonial drum. The drum on the stage today was exquisite, glossy dark brown, adorned with beautiful patterns, especially on the drumhead. The drumstick was decorated with a red cloth around the tip. The sound of the drum resonated, and my soul felt uplifted. Accompanying the echoing drum was the warm voice of a teacher narrating the significance of the drumbeat from behind the scenes. The words were heroic, penetrating deep into our hearts, reminding the younger generation of the glorious past and urging us to strive for the future. I could clearly see the emotion in this moment, similar to what I felt. The drumbeat, with its resonating and deep sound, flew over the trees, through the winds, and echoed in the clouds of the September sky. I suddenly thought, perhaps the school opening drumbeat could represent the Vietnamese autumn well, or at least the autumn for me and my fellow students.

The last part of the ceremony, also the most anticipated by students, was the welcoming cultural program. The program included five performances of various genres: singing, dancing, rhythmic gymnastics, all extremely impressive. I watched the performances in awe, admiring the talents of my fellow students. All students, teachers, and guests kept their eyes fixed on the stage during these captivating acts. Many expressed their trust in the comprehensive education provided by our school for the students.

For me, this is the opening ceremony I will remember the most, as I stepped into a new chapter of life, more mature and with a deeper love for school and classmates.