Many old buildings protected by law are part of a nation’s history. Some people think they should be knocked down and replaced by news ones. How important is it to maintain old buildings? Should history stand in the way of progress?

Admittedly, old buildings have historical and cultural

value

, protected by legal regulations.

However

, some opponents believe these architectures should be converted into a commercial type of property. From my perspective, I insist that all

facilities

should be preserved.

To begin

with, it is undeniable that the historical and cultural

value

of the complexes.

Initially

, the historical

value

of the vintage

facilities

lies in the materials used in constructing these buildings, lasting over time,

while

the cultural

value

was reflected in its architectural designs and all sacred customs conducted.

Hence

, some cultural events were imparted from generation to generation, showing the diversity of culture and the deep of history.

Additionally

, there are many architectural styles over time that reflect the aesthetic abilities of mankind and the technology in materials and construction methods mirror the level of scientific advancements in these civilizations. Operating sacred events in these infrastructures could cover partially the maintenance fees for these amenities, allowing the descendants to know their identity and provoking their national pride.

For instance

, Conducting The Hung Vuong Festival in the remaining ancient

facilities

to remind the descendants about the sacrificing of their ancestors for the peace and independence of their nation, which teaches people a useful historical lesson.

Nevertheless

, opponents now pay attention to financial returns, so they believe that some unnecessary old complexes replaced by new ones.

In particular

, with population explosion at an alarming rate and urbanization accelerating, space is needed to meet commercial profitability activities.

Therefore

, converting old amenities into shophouses was a preferential idea for some citizens. Modernized

facilities

can be better used to promote economic development and bring a fresh life for citizens.

For example

, more fashion shophouses,

such

as Lily stores in Hanoi, Vietnam, attract many tourists because of their stylist's outstanding.

To conclude

, old buildings play an important role in sustaining the cultural and traditional values of a nation, so these infrastructures should be protected. Old shabby amenities cannot draw foreign tourism, so renovating

this

into a shophouse to meet commercial activities and promote economic development.