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23 Apr Welcome Home

Welcome home is what we were greeted with as we pulled onto the playa, bursting with excitement to attend Burning Man. I can honestly say it was a life changing experience.

Burning Man is an annual event in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada, United States. It began in 1986 as a small gathering of friends on Baker Beach in San Francisco, California. Today, it is attended by tens of thousands of people from all over the world.

The event is described as an experiment in community and art, and it is based on 10 principles: radical inclusion, gifting, decommodification, radical self-reliance, radical self-expression, communal effort, civic responsibility, leaving no trace, participation, and immediacy.

There are no rules or expectations at Burning Man. Participants are encouraged to express themselves freely and to create their own experiences. The event is known for its creativity, its sense of community, and its freedom from the constraints of everyday life.

Burning Man is a unique and transformative experience. It is a place where people can come together to create something special, to connect with others, and to explore their own creativity. It is a place where anything is possible.

Art is a central part of Burning Man. The event is a place where people can come together to create something special, to connect with others, and to explore their own creativity. It is a place where anything is possible.

There are many different types of art at Burning Man, including:

• Sculptures: There are large-scale sculptures all over the playa, from towering temples to intricate metalwork.
• Performance art: There are many different types of performance art at Burning Man, from fire dancers to burlesque shows.
• Music: There is a wide variety of music at Burning Man, from electronic dance music to live bands.
• Installations: There are many different types of installations at Burning Man, from interactive art pieces to simple sculptures.
• Costumes: People at Burning Man are encouraged to dress up in costumes, and there is a wide variety of costumes to be seen.
• Art cars: There are many art cars at Burning Man, which are vehicles that have been decorated with art.

The art at Burning Man is created by participants from all over the world. Some of the art is created specifically for the event, while other pieces are brought from other places. The art is often temporary, and it is burned or dismantled at the end of the event.

The art at Burning Man is a reflection of the creativity and imagination of the participants. It is a celebration of art, community, and self-expression. It is a place where anything is possible.