Good morning! It’s true – we’re currently at Burning Man in the Nevada desert. While we’re virgins and this is our first Burn, there’s no doubt it will be a life-changing experience. People who have never been say it’s just a week-long party. Regular Burners just say, “welcome home.” Here’s why.
Charlie Goes To Burning Man [YouTube] by Jan Beddegenoodts
Video | 16 minutes
“I’m Charlie Warner, I’m from New York City, I’m 81 years old, and this is my first Burning Man. I didn’t want to not have the opportunity to come here, so I said I’m just gonna do it. And I was afraid, frankly. I have chronic lymphocytic leukemia, which is cancer of the bone marrow. I’m a diabetic, so I have to take four insulin shots a day. I had open heart surgery about a year and a half ago. And all of a sudden, fear turned into enormous, joyous expectation. Why are all these people coming here? What are they doing here? And I had absolutely no concept of what to expect.”
Why I AM going to Burning Man this year (It has nothing to do with Burning Man) [RETURN] by Zach Bell
Article | 12 minutes
“Never has a group like this come together for not 1, but 1000’s of reasons. To commune, to party, to release, pray, fuck, grieve, transform, network, express, create, destroy, explore and more. Never has this happened in the history of the world, an experimental city that rises and falls into the dust, each year another iteration; our Atlantis.”
An Idiot’s virgin Burning Man experience [YouTube] by Tom Kiesche
Video | 7 minutes
“If this is anything, it’s an apology. An admission of ignorance. A giant thank you to everyone who tried to convince me for years. And to all those who participated this year. The builders. Designers. Artists. Fire dancers. Hoopers. Idiots. Porta potties. Sparkle Ponies. The drivers of fire breathing orgy mutant vehicles with stripper poles. But even more, I hope this video reminds me to be more open… And to always be willing to challenge preconceived notions.”
What facts about Burning Man do virgin burners not believe until they go? [Quora]
FAQ | 5 minutes
“Nowhere else will you find people so unguarded and willing to truly be themselves without fear of antagonising or embarrassment. And that the dust will find its way into everything.”
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