1. Little Saigon and Paris by Night- Creating a Sense of Identity
... also resurrected the old capital in a new physical space, complete with cultural institutions to foster this imagined community (Nguyen 199). The center is considered a home for many Vietnamese Americans. Started by the refugees in the mid-1970s, Little Saigon has become not only the commercial hub but also the emotional focal point and center of the community's identity and attachment. To the Vietnamese, ... . Little Saigon brings Vietnamese elderly and Vietnamese immigrants closer to their roots and their beloved ones back with its numerous cultural services and goods. To make the gathe...
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