Many people have heard about this mysterious festival "Burning Man", but many know nothing about what it is. Here are the basics of Burning Man:
What is Burning Man?
Burning Man is a festival that takes place over a period of 8 days before the U.S. Labor Day holiday period.
Where does it take place?
In the early years of the festival, with far fewer people attending the event, and it will be an informal meeting was held at a beach in SanFrancisco. It now takes place in the Nevada desert, particularly an area called Black Rock City, which is actually a temporary city that is only active in and around the Burning Man festival. Black Rock City is about 90 miles northeast of the city of Reno, Nevada.
What is the purpose of Burning Man?
What exactly is the festival that is difficult to explain. Basically, thousands of people gather in the desert each year, an experience. Live Together, Storagetogether to create their own world for 8 days. Arts, community, self-realization, self-confidence, these are all elements that will be highlighted at the festival.
Why this is called Burning Man?
Every year at the end of the festival, a picture of a man, usually made of wood is burned. The image of the burning big man is the origin of the name.
Who started it?
Burning Man was started by two friends named Larry Harvey and Jerry James, along with other friends. Theyon a beach in San Francisco gathered called Baker Beach, and burned a wooden man portrait. This early collection of friends first took place in 1986, but was inspired by a former party held by a sculptor who symbolically burned a sculpture of a man at the end of their parties.
What are some of the features of the festival?
In addition to the final burning of the man's portrait at the end of every festival, there are numerous other events and activities happening at the festival.Each year, the festival has a theme, and events can be devoted to the artistic expression in the form of art installations. Moving away from the typical style of the Art Gallery presents art presentation of the festival artistic style of performance art, art, and temporary movement art forms.
Who goes there?
Basically, anyone can go to Burning Man, it is open to everyone.
