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Arc’teryx, Artist Cai Apologize as Tibet Fireworks Stunt Prompts Official Probe

State media questioned the approval of the mountain display as investigators assess possible harm to the fragile plateau.

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The cityscape of Tibet's second largest city Shigatse - dominated by the Dzong and distant Himalayan mountains Samzhubzê District is a district in the Tibet Autonomous Region of the China, and the .... The reconstructed citadel (dzong) of Shigatse. The imposing Dzong or "Shigatse Dzong", was probably built in the 15th century.
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Overview

  • The Sep 19 mountain display in Tibet’s Shigatse region is under formal investigation, with officials sending a team to the site and pledging actions under law.
  • Arc’teryx removed the video and issued apologies in English and Chinese, saying the event was out of line with its values and that third-party groups will evaluate environmental impact.
  • Cai Guo‑qiang apologized for oversights and pledged remedial and restoration measures, along with support for ecological and cultural tourism in the area.
  • Chinese state outlets, including China Environment News under the environment ministry, criticized the project’s approval given the plateau’s ecological sensitivity.
  • Organisers said they used biodegradable materials and relocated herdsmen, livestock and small animals with cleanup and replanting afterward, claims now subject to verification.