Dazzling light show over Perfume River

Tuesday, 17:18, 02/05/2023

VOV.VN - A dazzling light show took place in the central city of Hue on May 1 as part of an art programme to honour the Huong (Perfume) River that crosses the former imperial city.

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dazzling light show over perfume river picture 1 — The art programme serves as a highlight of this year’s Hue Festival.

dazzling light show over perfume river picture 2 — It introduces a number of beautiful songs about the iconic Perfume River to both local and foreign visitors.

dazzling light show over perfume river picture 3 — The event also features 36 beautiful flower boats that travel past Truong Tien and Phu Xuan bridges.

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dazzling light show over perfume river picture 5 — When the night finally arrives, the surface of the river glistens under the moonlight, whilst beautiful songs by local artists can be heard breaking the silence.

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dazzling light show over perfume river picture 7 — The Perfume River crosses the ancient capital of Hue and stretches for around 80 kilometres long.

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dazzling light show over perfume river picture 9 — It derives its name due to the fact that it flows through many forests of aromatic plants before eventually reaching Hue, bringing with it a pure and fresh aroma.

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dazzling light show over perfume river picture 11 — The poetic romantic Perfume River serves as deep inspiration to numerous artists, poets, and composers.

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dazzling light show over perfume river picture 13 — During the autumn, flowers from orchards based upriver fall into the water, giving the river a perfume-like aroma and a beautiful poetic view.