Burning Man - Art & Expression Annual Report in the Sun Simmering

Every year in late August, thousands of people gather for a community, or rather, to form a community of species. A temporary community is established in a few days and disappears in a week or so later, at about the same amount of time. The event is called Burning Man is a festival that prides itself on self-confidence, self-expression, art and community. Burning Man to someone who has never heard of, it is difficult to explain. However, here theFacts about Burning Man:

What is it?

Built in 2009, the seventh Festival August 31 to September. It is not a city like Black Rock City, "that is, until it begins to Burning Man People from all over the country and perhaps around the world come to this piece of desert called playa. People have their own accommodation, food, water , facilities, supplies, everything basically live for a week. People create artInstallations and various types of bearings subject. Other vehicles, or wear clothes that have just done for the event. The last night of Burning Man, a giant sculpture of a man is a night spent in Nevada, creating a spectacular light and symbolism.

What's the point?

People gather to create a temporary community, but also to make friends, have fun, go party, art installations, show their art and participate in events orother activities. Some people can manage a radio station, some people get around by bike all day, some people create and display their art, all are welcome and can do what they want. A central theme of the event is that it's all included, all are welcome, everyone has something to offer and you are encouraged to be yourself. If that means painting naked and painted from head to toe in the body, so be it. There are no vending machines or condition of thingssale, trade is not generally accepted the fire, with the exception of coffee and ice available at the Center Camp area.

How did it start?

In 1986, two men on Baker Beach in San Francisco a male figure made of wood, and burned in honor of the summer solstice. This is generally regarded as the first event. The event has grown each year and takes place in 1991, started the event in Nevada. The first festival They had over 250 participants.This first event was a far cry from the 2008 event, which had almost 50,000 participants. There were over 240 art installations and art projects. severe dust storms include nearly canceled the burning of Burning Man, but they can be with enough time for the character and burned the end of the event on a positive note.