Tibetans left to clean up debris despite Chinese artist and Arc’teryx promises of remediation

7 months ago

Tsering Dhundup

DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 25: Despite apologies and pledges of environmental responsibility, Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang and Canadian outdoor brand Arc’teryx are facing renewed backlash after their fireworks spectacle in Tibet left behind toxic debris that is now being cleaned up by local Tibetan residents.

The spectacle, titled Rising Dragon, was staged last Friday on a mountain ridge in Relong Township, Gyangze County, Shigatse. Organisers had claimed in advance that the fireworks would be “eco-friendly” and followed by professional cleanup. However, new images from Tibet s...

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