Traditional versus modern Light Soup — which wins?

I've now had Light Soup prepared traditionally and in a modern interpretation. Both are interesting. The traditional version emphasises dried fish in the way fufu and soup eating requires communal sharing and is eaten with the hands. The subtly sweet from plantain character is more pronounced and direct.

The modern interpretation is technically impressive but loses something. The a family Sunday fufu meal context for the traditional version adds meaning that plating alone can't provide. Malt Guinness with the traditional version made more sense than with the modern. Traditional wins, but the modern is worth trying once.