最近广西玉林“狗肉节”引起了极大的争议,爱狗党和吃狗党针锋相对,都觉得对方不可理喻.双方剑拔弩张的程度,比起“甜咸豆浆之争”要严重得多了.是保留“传统文化”,还是倡导新的文明,确实是众说纷纭.rn正方rnHuman consumption of dog meat has been recorded in many parts of the world,including ancient China,ancient Mexico,and ancient Rome.Today,some cultures still view the consumption of dog meat to be a part of their traditional cuisine.rnFirstly,dog meat festival is a long-cherished tradition among locals in some parts of China.As summer comes,locals eat dog meat on summer solstice (夏至日) to drive away evil spirits.Therefore this festival is more of ceremonial value.Therefore cultures that cherish animals should not discredit another that advocates some animals as traditional foods.