Canadian outdoor brand Arc’teryx faces backlash over fireworks in the Himalayas: Art, climate, and controversy

Sep 23, 2025 - 20:30
Canadian outdoor brand Arc’teryx faces backlash over fireworks in the Himalayas: Art, climate, and controversy

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A collaborative fireworks display in the Himalayas by Cai Guo-Qiang and Arc'teryx has ignited controversy. The "Rising Dragon" event, staged on a Tibetan plateau, drew criticism for its potential environmental impact on the fragile ecosystem. Both Arc'teryx and Cai Guo-Qiang have issued apologies, and Chinese authorities have launched an investigation into the event's ecological impact and approval process.

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