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PreHeat
PreHeat is place where Burners from various cultures,
backgrounds, and ideologies gather to participate in a temporary
community filled with interactive art, music, and radical self
expression. It is a place that exists only because those that attend
choose to create it and is a direct expression of their collective and
diverse visions. PreHeat is intended to be an official Regional Burn and
as such the 10 Principles of Burning Man act as the cornerstone of
PreHeat, but our expression of those principles extends far beyond the
Playa.
There is no definition for Participation, rather it is up to each
individual to determine its meaning to him and to appreciate the
interpretations of others. Some choose to gift handmade trinkets, some
gift their art or talent, and some their time; whatever form it takes
the only common thread is that it is about sharing of yourself with your
community and having the freedom to do so in whatever way you are
comfortable.
Community, participation, self-expression, self-reliance, and generosity
of heart are the lifeblood of the Burning Man community. Welcome to
PreHeat!
PreHeat 2009 is scheduled for April 16 - 18, 2010. |
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AfterBurn
Florida burners are a very diverse group of people. We are from many
cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies. However, someway or another we have
all been brought together through a common experience. At heart, we all
identify as BURNERS. However, being a burner consistently means different
things to different people. Thus the lifestyle, philosophy, and art of being
a “Burner” is not easily defined. For many it is about sharing ourselves and
who we are: our inherent gifts and talents. It is about celebrating the
moment together. It is about not only being free to be ourselves, but also
being able to bring out the best in each other. It is about the overwhelming
creativity and inspiration, the smiles & hugs, the crazy art, the antics,
and the fire. Community, participation, self-expression, self-reliance;
these tenets are also lifeblood of the Burning Man community and integral to
the AfterBurn experience. We will create our own experimental
community, burn our own effigy, and PARTICIPATE in our own back yard! There
are no rules about how one must behave or express oneself at this event
(save the rules that serve to protect health, safety, and the community at
large). Rather, it is up to each participant to decide what and how they
will contribute to our community. Whether you are new to the Burner
experience or are a seasoned veteran, you are encouraged to reach into and
connect with yourself to find your niche in our community. Participate! The
giving of yourself is the greatest gift you can give to your community, and
is imperative to the survival of this unique experiment. |
