burning man

Questions

What does burning man mean?

An event held annually in the western United States, focused on community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance.

Where does burning man come from?

From the symbolic burning of a large wooden effigy, referred to as the Man, that occurs at the end of the event.

How to pronounce burning man

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