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2011 Art Theme: Rites of Passage
There are moments of crisis and frisson in our lives which inform us that we've somehow crossed an inner threshold and are changed. Thus moving from one state of being into an unknown other is not a facile transformation; it obliges us to face our innermost insecurities, and it requires faith, a willingness to leap off the ladder of ordered existence. Our theme this year invites participants to join with others in creating rites of passage.
Smooth your re-entry a bit with a healthy dose of helpful information on the Post Playa Tips page. Learn how to clean your stuff, clear your brain, and prepare for next year!
Did you lose something at Burning Man and want to get it back? Find something and want to find its owner? We got your Lost and Found right here.
Got a ticketing issue you need resolved? Visit the tickets page for help.
Give the gift of your time to the Burning Man community -- on playa or yearround. Volunteer!
Once a year, tens of thousands of participants gather in Nevada's Black Rock Desert to create Black Rock City, dedicated to community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance. They depart one week later, having left no trace whatsoever. Then they return home to embody the principles they learned year-round. Learn more about this incredible experience through our First Timers' Guide, our mission and the Ten Principles.
Burning Man isn't a curated "festival" as most people know them. Rather, it's an entirely participant-driven event, and therein lies the novelty. Learn more.
