By Organisers Gearing Up for “Glorious Return” of Burning Man in 2022
Burning Man organisers have pulled the plug on this year’s festival in August. They cite “a combination of problems” for the decision. It’s the second year they’ve cancelled the massive event due to Covid-19.
“All of us at Burning Man Project have been busy projecting all the possible scenarios that would allow us to bring our desert city back to life in 2021,” said organisers in a statement. “The variables are many and our capacity to overcome challenges is high. It’s what we do.
Impossible
“But, although here in the United States we may be feeling the weight lifting and the light at the end of the tunnel brightening, we are still in the pandemic. The uncertainties that need to be resolved are impossible to resolve in the time we have.”
The statement continues: “We have decided to set our sights on Black Rock City 2022. This is not a decision that weighs on just one specific issue. Rather, it’s a combination of problems that in an ever-changing world resist certainty to move forward.
Glorious Return
“We have the time now to imagine what we can bring to BRC 2022 that will really make a difference. What would it look like if Burning Man culture shaped the future? How do you want to bring the best of what you have to give to the next gathering in the desert?”
Describing 2022 as “our badass new North Star”, the statement continues: “We’re only gaining a few months, really. But with that time off, playa projects will gain considerable steam. With this momentum, it’s exciting to imagine what Black Rock City 2022 can become once the world truly moves on from the Covid-19 pandemic. We are all gearing up for a glorious return to Black Rock City in 2022.” Read the full statement here.
However, there are still ways to connect with Burning Man this year. Virtual Burning Man takes place 21 August – 5 September. Find out how to get involved here.
Photo: Robot Heart at Burning Man
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