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Desert transformed: Burning Man gates open
30 Aug
Summary
- Burning Man event has officially begun in Nevada's desert.
- Approximately 70,000 people are expected to attend this year.
- This year's theme is 'Axis Mundi,' celebrating interconnectedness.
The gates of Black Rock City have opened, marking the official start of the Burning Man event in the Nevada desert. Thousands of attendees began arriving at midnight for the weeklong celebration, which transforms the playa into a temporary city. Approximately 70,000 people are anticipated to participate this year.
The event is centered around the theme 'Axis Mundi,' which organizers state celebrates interconnectedness. Participants are responsible for their own sustenance and shelter, adhering to Burning Man's 10 principles, including radical self-expression and civic responsibility. Construction of art installations, including the Man and Temple structures, is nearing completion.
