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What Is A Burner?

Burner -Tutu Tuesday

A burner is someone who has gone to Burning Man or a regional event (called a burn); basically a member of the Burning Man community.

Burning Man has a distinctive culture or counterculture.

The term “virgin” refers to brand new burners. At the greeter’s station the new burners get out of the vehicle to be welcomed “home”. They get to ring the bell. The greeter might suggest they roll in the dust or make a dust angel. Our first year we rang the bell but there was no mention of “embracing” the dust. I’m personally not in favour of starting your week that way. You really don’t need dust on your bare skin or all over your clothes. But go for it if you want. Just make sure you have white vinegar and wet wipes to clean your skin later. The greeters used to say that you’re not a virgin any more but some parents objected to their kids being told that. So probably not any more.

Burner - Leisure Suit Larry

When not at “burns” the burner community is very social. Many theme camps are based out of a particular city. As a newcomer to the Burning Man scene, your best bet is to connect with your local group. By the way, just so you’ll know – burner parties are always costume parties. Burners like to dress up.

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Who is Penguin Wanderlust?

Carolyn Pullman, aka Penguin Wanderlust, is a traveller who loves to explore and experience new adventures. More of a country mouse than a town mouse discovering gardens is a favourite pastime. The plants differ so widely depending on the part of the world and the climate.

Festivals and camping are also big draws. She is a burner who has been to 25 burns around the world including Burning Man 7 times (2009-2014, 2016) and 18 regional burns including Otherworld (BC, Canada), Recompression (BC, CA), Burn in the Forest (BC, CA), Freezer Burn (Alberta, Canada), Critical Northwest (WA, USA), T-Bois Blues Festival and Burning Bayou Village (LA, USA), BEquinox (CA, USA), The Borderland (Sweden), and Second Life (official online burn). Read More…

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