Diminished Spirits
The general vibe of Burning Man is one of a return to the simple things in life. Part of the experience is trading, exploring, experimenting, roughing it! While Larry Harvey’s principles for the event are non-discriminatory many Burners feel that the luxury camps are breaking the rules with their exclusivity and isolation and so are ruining what the festival is all about. Sadly, most phenomenal and popular things in life will be turned into a money-making opportunity at some stage.
Branching Out
If you cannot attend the iconic festival in Nevada there are many alternatives! Burning Man has inspired a host of other festivals around the world! While not all of them are affiliated you can experience festivals held in the same spirit as Burning Man in South Africa (Afrikaburn), Israel (Midburn), China, Australia, Germany, and even Argentina. You can bet that the same spirit, fun, and energy can be found in the imitator festivals, but there is only one Burning Man.