Burning Man Figure and Temple Buildings

At the heart of the Burning Man festival – which involves everything from fire-shooting art cars to flame-throwing performers – are two events: the burning of a giant man figure toward the end of the week and of a temple on the final night. These burns draw in crowds from across the open desert and are visible for miles around from its flat cracked earth floor. (Source)

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