As international brands and global chain stores proliferate, the local commercial streets of many cities have gradually become homogenized, while traditional craftsmanship and regional cuisine face the risk of marginalization. Between preserving cultural uniqueness and embracing the conveniences brought by globalization, should modern metropolises prioritize sustaining their indigenous cultural roots? Please articulate your stance and, drawing on specific examples from particular countries or cities, explain why you believe such a cultural trade-off is necessary or irreversible.
