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WHAT IS
AFTERBURN?
For many it is
about sharing ourselves and who we are: our inherent arts,
gifts, and talents. It is about celebrating the moment together.
It is about not only being free to be ourselves, but also being
able to bring out the best in each other. It is about the
overwhelming creativity and inspiration, the smiles and hugs,
the crazy art, the antics, and the fire. Community,
participation, self-expression, self-reliance; these tenets are
also lifeblood of the Burning Man community. Thus, as a guide
for your journey we have included a link to the
10 Principles from the
Burning Man website that we believe
are also integral to the AfterBurn experience even though
AfterBurn is not an official regional burn. Read them, and
reflect on how they operate in your own life.
With AfterBurn we will create our own
experimental community, burn our own effigy, and PARTICIPATE in
our own back yard! There are no rules about how one must behave
or express oneself at this event (save the rules that serve to
protect the health, safety, and the community at large). Rather,
it is up to each participant to decide what and how they will
contribute to our community. Whether you are new to the Burner
experience or are a seasoned veteran, you are encouraged to
reach into and connect with yourself to find your niche in our
community. Participate! The giving of yourself is the greatest
gift you can give to your community, and is imperative to the
survival of this unique experiment.
AfterBurn is also an official fundraiser for
Burnt Oranges Inc. All funds raised from AfterBurn will go directly toward funding the
art grants and
operations of Burnt Oranges, including our annual Interactive
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