So I’m going to a Canadian festival roughly modeled after Burning Man alone this week. I’ve never gone to something like this before, but expect to have a weird time (hopefully in a good sense).
Have you ever gone to something kinda like this (BM itself, a regional burn, outdoor multi-day music festival with that kind of vibe)? I’d love to hear people’s stories/hard-earned wisdom.
Edit: It was the coolest thing I have ever experienced, and I now understand why people had a hard time picking out one specific story in this thread :)
It’s worth noting that Burning Man from 15 years ago is not the same Burning Man today and it’s tragic.
I’ve heard that from folks closer to Burning Man before - what’s different from your perspective?
“I read somewhere online” that big luxury tents have been propping up owned by organizations that basically sell the entire experience as a package to rich people.
To keep it short and simple, it was more organic back then. Today, it’s more of a “designer” experience. You can still have a hell of a lot of fun, but it just feels less natural.