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.