Question

How did Burning Man essentially redefine what it means to get away? A. by creating a space that promotes consumerism and civic responsibility B. by providing everything that visitors need to survive in the hostile conditions of the desert environment C. by removing all of the typical features of a festival, like money, merchandising, food venues, and paid entertainment D. by being the first ever music festival that also features a roller-coaster and free food

Answer 1

Burning Man is the annual festival that lasts one week; it has been described as an experiment in a temporary, well-thought-out environment. Guided by ten principles, the festival is dedicated primarily to complete self-expression and community. The festival's eye-catching name is inspired by the burning of a giant human effigy to close it out. This temporary community is erected by over 70,000 people who use their own tools and resources to make the place known as Black Rock City. It’s not just a campsite, but a massive town that holds thousands of people who are able to set up their homes in different neighborhoods. The conditions in which Burners (what they call attendees) live are grueling; it’s in the desert and it is hot at that time of year. The event doesn’t provide any water, not for drinking or cleaning. At night, it gets cold and the lights are not completely bright to light the way. Ultimately, it is not something for those who tend to be sensitive - it showcases a wide variety of art forms and events such as weddings, spiritual journeys, drum circles, funerals, and sex clubs. There are ten principles that co-founder, Larry Harvey, wrote as means to reflect the community’s culture. The first one is radical inclusion, anyone is allowed to participate in Burning Man and no one has to be a sure way to join. Then there is gifting, the festival has devoted itself to the act of gift giving. No one who gives a gift should expect a return or exchange. The third principle is decommodification; to preserve the act of gifting, the community protects itself from exploitation and resists the idea of consumerism. One of the principles that are key to participants' survival is radical self-reliance. They are encouraged to “discover, exercise, and rely” on their resources. Perhaps the most defining principle of the festival is radical self-expression; the giver gifts their expression to others and they are expected to respect the rights of the recipient. Communal effort describes the valued creative cooperation

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