This history is important because it connects us to specific times, places and events that were significant milestones in our Vietnamese diaspora collective past. The ability to revisit these preserved elements from time to time provides us with a sense of place, and maintains continuity between our past and our present by preserving a trail of how we arrived here, and who we are today. It also serves to preserve our stories for future generation. The benefits of historic preservation are diverse. At the most basic level, it serves to maintain and celebrate our beauty and pride, and foster an appreciation of our history and heritage. With that understanding, the Next Vietnamese Projects develop feature films, educational materials and organize conferences, exchanges to ensure the truth about South Vietnam is preserved and shared widely.