Arc'teryx Apologizes for Fireworks Display in Himalayas

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Arc'teryx, a Canadian outdoor brand, apologized after a fireworks display in Tibet's Himalayas designed by Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang drew criticism for potentially harming the fragile ecosystem and contradicting the company's conservation values. The event, intended to raise awareness of mountain culture, was criticized for its environmental impact, leading Arc'teryx to review the project's effects and acknowledge the need for more responsible artistic expression. Cai also apologized and committed to assisting in the area's ecological recovery.
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