The desert playground

Burning Man is an annual event that takes place in Black Rock Desert, Nevada, a dry lake bed about 100 miles north of Reno.

A gathering of the tribes

Burning Man is a week-long event that takes place from late August to early September.

Theme:  Radical  self-expression

The event attracts over 80,000 people from all over the world  to celebrate art and creativity.

Principles:  10 guiding values

Burning Man is a decommodified event, which means that there is no buying or selling of goods or services.

Experience:  A transformative journey

Burning Man is a participatory event, which means that everyone is encouraged to get involved.

Creativity:  A canvas for expression

Burning Man is a place of radical self-expression, where people are free to be themselves and express their creativity in any way they choose.

Participation: Give and receive

Burning Man -amalgamating  community, people coming together from all walks of life to create a temporary city based on the principles of love, respect, and cooperation.

Leave No Trace: Respect the land

Burning Man - transforming people to leave behind their everyday lives and step into a new world of possibilities.