Abstract

This chapter examines the phenomenon of forced and undocumented migration by focusing on the heritage produced by the Vietnamese refugee diaspora following the Vietnam War (1955–1975). The analytical sources are the Vietnamese boat people memorials worldwide; I explore the intentions behind their construction and reception. How does boat refugee heritage contribute to defining what heritage management is as a public service that reflects the needs of present and future generations? In posing this question, I seek to discover whether the phenomenon of forced and undocumented migration can contribute to deepening the understanding of what heritage is and how it is useful for society and for whom.

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