Hi Everyone!
We wanted to put the following events on everyone’s radar…
Event: The Opening Ceremony
Date: Monday, August 25th
Time: 6:00pm
Place: The El Diabla Cauldron near Fire Convergence in the 6:00 portal
What to bring: Fire tools, fire safeties, and fuel (in an appropriate containment system)
Burning Man is permeated with rituals. From the playful invitation to make angels in the dust that greets every participant who enters Black Rock City, to the Temple Burn that signals its demise. These rites speak of soulful need; the desire to belong to a place, to belong to a time, to belong to one another, and to belong to something that is greater than ourselves.
One of the most meaningful Rituals is the Opening Ceremony.
On the first Monday of the event, Crimson Rose extracts a flame from the sun to light the fire in “El Diabla”, a special cauldron located in Center Camp. The cauldron’s name represents both the feminine and the masculine energies, blending with the element of fire. The flame will be tended and kept alive, continuing to burn throughout the entire week. It will then be transferred into the Great Circle, slowly illuminating it, and signaling the start of Fire Conclave and the Man Burn.
This year we would like to extend to you (and your fire group members) an invitation to participate in the festivities and spin some fire in celebration with us during the Opening Ceremony. Crimson will light El Diabla, and once lit, the Luminist Team will start off the fire dancing. Participants will then be invited to dance and spin.
Event: Drum Circle, Mentorship & Fire Spin Jam
Date: Monday, August 25th
Time: 7:00pm
Place: The El Diabla Cauldron near Fire Convergence in the 6:00 portal
What to bring: Drums, fire tools, fire safeties, and fuel (in an appropriate containment system)
Directly after the Opening Ceremony, the Ambient Musicians will be hosting a Drum Circle (which will include drum mentorship) & Fire Spin Jam. So stick around and join the fun!
Event: Burn It
Date: Monday, August 25th
Time: 9:00pm
Place: The Open Playa
What to bring: Fire tools, fire safeties, and fuel (in an appropriate containment system)
Another Event you should be aware of that evening is called “Burn It”.
There was a time when you could look across the playa and see people spinning fire all over. As times change, renegade fire jams have become less frequent. So, in order to bring more fire to the playa, Burn It was created. Across the playa on Monday evening, wherever you are, we encourage you to find a place and spin some fire!
Event: Tuesday Night Photoshoot! All Fire Artists Welcome
Date: Tuesday August 26th
Time: 7pm – 11pm
Place: Meet at 6:00 at the Man
What to bring: Fire Tools, Safety and Fuel. Please wear fire-safe clothing and be prepared to stand perimeter for your fellow participants.
On Tuesday the Fire Conclave’s Great Circle Documentarians will gather to capture portraits and video of YOU fire dancing, spinning and playing in front of the Man! Photos are released in the Fall post-event and are a special memento of our time burning in the desert. Images captured are shared as a gift from the Documentarians. They may be used for non-commercial purposes and are shared as art on our social channels.
Event: The Fire Salon
Date: Thursday August 28th
Time: 8:00pm – 11 pm
Place: Fire Conclave Convergence 6:00 Portal
What to bring: Your friends!
Stop by Thursday night at Fire Conclave Convergence. The flaming limbo stick and fire skipping rope will be in operation for anyone who dares. Everyone’s welcome to step into the heat, or hang out and heckle our dare devils.
Event: The Fire Zone!!
Date: Tuesday August 26th through Friday August 29th
Time: 8:00pm – 2:00am
Place: Wastelanders 6:00 Portal + Route 66
What to bring: Fire Tools, Safety and Fuel
The Fire Zone, a dedicated space for Conclave Fire Groups and Individual Fire Performers to perform, gather and share their love of fire dance. It was created with the intention of bringing fire back into Center Camp. Renegade/Fire Spin Jams welcome!
Interested in having your Conclave Group perform in the Fire Zone at Center Camp? Sign up here:
Form Link: https://forms.gle/6kyTWs4Bhi5p9Yok6
Event: The Shin Forum
Date: Friday, August 29th
Time: 5:00pm
Place: Fire Conclave Convergence
What to bring: A good sense of humor
The last event we’d like to mention is “The Shin Forum”
This non-mandatory, informal open discussion between members of the Fire Conclave Council and Shins/Shin Assists is a great way to meet other Shins, talk about successes and challenges you encountered this year, and ask questions about anything Conclave related. Hope to see you all there
Travel Safe. Hit the bunnies. Miss the cows.
Crimson, Tabasco, Wrangler, Scorch, and Natalie
The Fire Conclave Council
Photo by: Grant Palmer
