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Immediacy Immediate experience is, in many ways, the most important touchstone of value in our culture. We seek to overcome barriers that stand between us… Read More »Immediacy

Participation Our community is committed to a radically participatory ethic. We believe that transformative change, whether in the individual or in society, can occur only… Read More »Participation

Leaving No Trace Our community respects the environment. We are committed to leaving no physical trace of our activities wherever we gather. We clean up… Read More »Leaving No Trace

Civic Responsibility We value civil society. Community members who organize events should assume responsibility for public welfare and endeavor to communicate civic responsibilities to participants.… Read More »Civic Responsibility

Communal Effort Our community values creative cooperation and collaboration. We strive to produce, promote and protect social networks, public spaces, works of art, and methods… Read More »Communal Effort

Radical Self-Expression Radical self-expression arises from the unique gifts of the individual. No one other than the individual or a collaborating group can determine its… Read More »Radical Self-Expression

Radical Self-Reliance Burning Man encourages the individual to discover, exercise and rely on their inner resources. See all of our Guiding Principles

Gifting Burning Man is devoted to acts of gift giving. The value of a gift is unconditional. Gifting does not contemplate a return or an… Read More »Gifting

Decommodification In order to preserve the spirit of gifting, our community seeks to create social environments that are unmediated by commercial sponsorships, transactions, or advertising.… Read More »Decommodification

Radical Inclusion Anyone may be a part of Burning Man. We welcome and respect the stranger. No prerequisites exist for participation in our community. See… Read More »Radical Inclusion