A massive fireworks display put on by Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang and the outdoor brand Arc’teryx’s at the foot of the Himalayas has sparked public outrage.
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“The rising dragon” art event was launched on September 19, at about 5,500 metres above sea level.
The display saw fireworks erupt four times for 52 seconds in total, using 1,050 clusters of fireworks.
Witnesses said the display twirled around the mountain and generated disturbing sounds and smells.
As local government officials began an investigation, Cai and Arc’teryx apologised on social media.
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