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Originally posted by ReamusLQ@Mar 15 2006, 11:17 PM
what the heck si "The Burning of The Man" on the last night? :blink:
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There's an enormous "man" built out of wood that forms the centerpiece of the festival which is burned on the last night. Hence "burning man." If you look around hard enough you might be able to find pictures of it.
I, like many others, take issue with the administration of the entire thing. The festival is run by a corporation which strongly restricts things such as photo-taking and branding at the event, an event which is supposed to be the antithesis of "the establishment." Another major contradiction is in that while there is supposed to be no business conducted (i.e. you bring what you need and barter for what you want; there should be no money involved in the festival whatsoever) and vendors are prevented entry, the organizing company operates an official concession.