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Burning Man is a week-long large-scale desert event focused on "community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance" held annually in the western United States. [1][2] The event's name comes from its culminating ceremony: the symbolic burning of a large wooden effigy, referred to as the Man, that occurs on the penultimate night, the Saturday ...
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Guided by the values expressed by the 10 Principles, Burning Man is a global ecosystem of artists, makers, and community organizers who co-create art, events, and local initiatives around the world.
Sep 3, 2023 · Here’s what to know about Burning Man, including its origin, purpose and what people do at Nevada’s Black Rock Desert each summer.
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- Don’T Expect Glamping
- Join A Camp – and A Community
- Embrace The Gifting Culture
- The Playa Will Provide Everything...But Water
- You’Ll Need A Bike
- Express Yourself
- Light Up Your Life
- Go with The Flow
- Give Your Phone A Rest
- Don’T Smoke Weed in Public, and Go Easy on The Booze
You might have read reports in recent years of celebrities and tech billionaires living it up in luxury on the playa. Yet flying into Burning Man and staying in a fancy RV with gourmet food is not only frowned upon: the organization now forbids third-party deliveries of trailers and supplies, and has previously booted some “plug-and-play” camps tha...
A great way to participate fully in the experience is by joining a camp; there’s one for anything and everything. For instance, my camp, Electric Cheese Land, hosts cheese-focused events – say, Swiss raclette with yodeling in the background. Others put on live concerts, provide free showers or pour endless booze in Old West–style bars (bring a reus...
I can’t count the number of times people who haven’t been to Burning Man have told me (incorrectly) that it’s a bartering society. No, you won’t be required to flash someone for a beer, or give a sticker to see Diplo DJing on an art car. Burning Man is organized on the basis that everyoneis a participant – no artist or creator, no matter how promin...
One thing that people almost never gift is water; you are expected to bring your own. “Radical self-reliance” is one of the most important of Burning Man’s 10 Principles, so be sure to arrive with 1.5 gallons of drinking water per day (more if you plan to shower). Always take a bottle or hydration pack with you whenever you leave camp. Electrolyte ...
Burning Man is way bigger than most people think. It would likely take you hours to walk from your camp to the outer limits of “deep playa,” especially if you want to climb on or interact with all the jaw-dropping artwork. Rent or bring your own bike (preferably one with thicker tires), and never, ever plan on discarding it in the desert after you ...
You can be whoever you want at Burning Man, so bring clothes that you feel express your best self. This could be a neon wig, sparkly captain’s coat or sorcerer’s hat – again, anything goes at Burning Man. Just be sure to bring various outfits, including warmer clothes for cooler nights (fuzzy onesies are perfect since you can slip them off when the...
The playa at night feels like a video game on the moon: tens of thousands of people biking around, mutant vehiclesspewing fire and music blasting from every direction. Avoid being a “darkwad” (Burning Man speak for people without lights) by bringing lots of LED lights and EL wire and putting them all over your outfits, bag and bike.
As you enter the event, you will be handed a booklet with events happening throughout the week – everything from salsa classes to free ice cream to seminars about polyamory and BDSM. It’s tempting to want to plan out your week, but you should also leave plenty of time for spontaneity. Exploring (especially on your own!) is when the magic happens an...
There’s no cell reception or wi-fi on the playa, so don’t expect to update your family every day or check the news. Enjoy the break from the “default” world. Speaking of your phone: don’t take pictures of everything. The dust will diminish the quality, and some people don’t want their photo shared online. If you do take photos of specific people, a...
While cannabis is legal in Nevada, it is prohibitedat Burning Man since the event takes place on federal land. There are undercover cops dressed as partiers who can kick you out. And maybe shy away from bringing bottles upon bottles of booze for yourself. If you plan to drink, there are plenty of camps that distribute alcohol for free. Besides, if ...
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Sep 3, 2023 · What is Burning Man? Burning Man is a nine-day celebration of art and self-expression held in Black Rock City, a temporary community about 120 miles north of Reno, Nev.
Sep 2, 2024 · August 25 – September 02, 2024. Once a year, tens of thousands of people gather in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert to create Black Rock City, a temporary metropolis dedicated to community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance. In this crucible of creativity, all are welcome.
