Burning Man
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Burning Man is a week-long event held annually in the Black Rock Desert, Nevada, focusing on community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance. It began in 1986 on San Francisco's Baker Beach and has grown into a large-scale festival. The event culminates in the burning of a large wooden effigy, known as "The Man," symbolizing the event's principles. Burning Man is guided by ten core principles: radical inclusion, gifting, decommodification, radical self-reliance, radical self-expression, communal effort, civic responsibility, leaving no trace, participation, and immediacy. The festival transforms the desert into a vibrant, temporary city called Black Rock City, where participants create art installations, performances, and theme camps. Attendees, known as "Burners," must be self-sufficient, bringing their own supplies. The event features no headliners; instead, participants create all activities. Burning Man has become a cultural phenomenon, influencing art and community-building worldwide. It concludes over Labor Day weekend, leaving no physical trace behind. The festival's unique blend of creativity and community engagement makes it a one-of-a-kind experience.
