I hope you are all well. Today I am participating in the "Pick a Word, Paint a Story #05" contest organized by @senehasa. This week's three words are rain, river and moon. So, out of these three words, the word I choose is river. My story about river is given below.

The River

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Looking at the above 3 words, there is a very close relationship between river and rain. If we talk about rivers, we cannot forget rain. Because the river gets water because of rain. When there is no rain, the water level in the rivers decreases, and when there is more rain, the rivers overflow. This is also the reason for floods. A river is a natural waterway that is a wonderful gift of nature.

There are many benefits that a river provides. Those benefits are for all living beings, including humans. There are many rivers in our country. The source of such rivers is often mountainous areas. A river flows calmly without any violence. Small streams join the river and spread over a large area, creating a river system. So the canals that start from the river are used to obtain water for agriculture and other farming.

The value of a river for a country whose main livelihood is agriculture is undeniable. Our country has been a self-sufficient country since the time of the kings. So, since ancient times, water for agriculture has been obtained from rivers and tanks. The river is very useful not only for agriculture but also for the fishing industry. This is because of the various fish that live in the rivers.

The surroundings around a river are very beautiful. The surrounding environment is breathtaking. The mangrove trees, various types of vines and shrubs on both sides of the river further enhance the beauty of a river. This is also a great boost to the tourism industry. Because many tourists like to go boating on the rivers and do water sports. There is a river in our area that has attracted tourists in this way. That is the Madu River. Also, the drinking water we drink is obtained from the clean water obtained by dechlorinating the river water. All living things will benefit and be protected by a river-related environment.

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Since ancient times, there has been a very close cultural relationship between rivers and people. In some countries, people consider rivers as gods and even perform rituals and sacrifices. This shows what the relationship between rivers and humans is like. Also, big cities and cultural centers are located near a river. How important a river is to people religiously and economically.

There is also a story that even a river is beautiful when it flows in the face of rocks and various obstacles. Life is like that. In life, we learn new things as obstacles come. Just like a river flows calmly, we can also maintain our lives calmly.

Finally I would like to invite my some of friends @enamul17, @sualeha and @kyrie1234 to participate this contest.

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🌼Thanks for reading🌼

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