The Burning Man Festival – What You Should Know
June 10, 2008
What event can gather tens of thousands of people, take place in the hot sun of the Nevada desert and consist of setting a 40-foot wooden man on fire? That would be the Burning Man Festival.
Every year, this festival takes place in Black Rock Desert, Nevada. Aside from the name, it is actually a very eccentric art festival that takes place over the course of a week and lets artists showcase their various skills and work. The festival concludes with a 40-foot statue of a wooden man set ablaze in all its glory.
There are a lot of deeper meanings behind the Burning Man Festival. In its purest sense, it is meant to join people together from all walks of life, showcase artistic talents, and work together to survive a week in the punishing desert heat without access to the outside world.
The festival has various camps set up within its boundaries, where people can learn various skills and trades and teach others as well. Each year the festival also raises funds and takes on a project to help some part of the world in need. Katrina victims were one of the latest groups to participate in the festival, and reap the rewards of the money raised to help rebuild communities.
This festival is not for the weak, it is grueling and the dust storms that take place during the festival can be enough to test one’s limits to the maximum. If you are interested in checking this festival out, you should bring a few supplies to get you through the dreadful dust storms, such as goggles, masks, and make sure you have a good pair of shoes.
It is a good idea to do your research before you go, and be aware of the conditions you will be experiencing when you are there, such as high winds, extreme heat and dust. If you are looking to showcase your artistic work, or learn new skills and join together with fellow man to help out a community, check out the Burning Man Festival.
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