This is a photo of Burning Man circa 2004.
Last night, part of the man burned during the lunar eclipse, an unplanned event and likely (my speculation) arson.
I guess Burning Man has become so popular, so 'in,' that the lowlifes have taken residence . A forecast of this unfortunate situation has been evident with the stealing of art work, sabotague of the toilets and blatant theft of bicycles. The few bad apples always have to ruin it.
http://www.burningman.com/. For the latest news, the web site is the place to go.
This really sucks, and holds a mirror up to our culture, or whatever passes for culture these flawed-celebrity days. Be prepared for another griefathon (Tina Brown's word) on the anniversary date of Diana's death. My disgust is total. But the festival will go on, and I hope the man will burn again on Saturday at the proper time with all the proper celebration and respect. Amid drums and fire dancers and the hoopla that we know and love. With Festival Madness, the good kind.
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