"I would like to see them all, old and new, provided they can be placed in context by the explanations."

Which is exactly my point, too. I think it's simply that lack of context and explanation which has caused the ructions.

People can choose to attend/research/investigate/explore (or not) whichever events/customs they like. But because there is a heritage dimension here, it's helpful if they know what it is they're looking at.