Burning Man, which appears to have started informally in 1986 and now draws thousands from around the world, is a temporary community in a remote Nevada Desert where participants combine artistic and personal freedom. In short: it's an intriguing way to step out of one's normal lifestyle for up to eight days.
If you want to see for yourself, read the Burning Blog, which describes what is happening at this year's Burning Man festival.
In an Rolling Stone magazine cover story, American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert said he was inspired to audition for the singing competition after he had a "psychedelic experience" while attending the Burning Man festival. Was he one of the 48,000 who went to Burning Man in 2008 for a "timeout" from their normal lives?
Burning Man is a ?
Molly Steenson, a participant and one-time web team member for the Burning Man website, has a wonderful description of this experience. "You belong here and you participate....You're there to breathe art..... Since nobody at Burning Man is a spectator, you're here to build your own new world....You're here to celebrate.
On Saturday night, we'll burn the Man. As the procession starts, the circle forms, and the man ignites, you experience something personal, something new to yourself, something you've never felt before. It's an epiphany, it's primal, it's newborn....When you depart from Burning Man, you leave no trace. " For the complete essay, click on What is Burning Man? by Molly Steenson.
About.com's Reno/Tahoe Guide is a 5X Burner
Standley White, About.com's guide to the Reno/Tahoe area, has been to Burning Man five times. Here's a link to his piece suggesting where to get Burning Man supplies in Reno. Here is Standley's link to lots of pictures which show the unique aspects of Burning Man.Burning Man 2011 Is Where and When?
The 2011 Burning Man gathering is August 29- September 5 at Black Rock City's Black Rock Desert.History of Burning Man
Burning Man began as a small gathering on a San Francisco beach. In 2008, more than 48,000 people showed up for the Burning Man gathering in Nevada's Black Rock Desert, where for one week participants are removed from their ordinary lives and challenged to express themselves and create art.Images of Burning Man Gatherings
To see photos of the art created at Burning Man visit images.First-Timers Guide to Burning Man
For more information about attending Burning Man visit First-Timers Guide to Burning Man.Burning Man Ticket Information
For details about tickets for Burning Man visit Burning Man The demand this year is greater than ever before and when the tickets are gone - you're out of luck!Burning Man Home Page
To learn more about this unique gathering visit Burning Man.
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