What is Burning Man?
Q: What is Burning Man?
A: Burning Man is a yearly festival that takes place in Black Rock Desert in northern Nevada, in the United States.
Q: When does Burning Man take place?
A: Burning Man starts on the last Monday in August and ends on the first Monday in September (which is also Labor Day in the U.S.).
Q: Why is it called Burning Man?
A: It is called Burning Man because a large wood sculpture of a man is set on fire on Saturday.
Q: How many people attend Burning Man?
A: In 2012, over 55,000 people attended Burning Man.
Q: What must people attending Burning Man bring with them?
A: People attending Burning Man must bring their own water, food, and shelter because the Black Rock desert is far from any cities or towns and is very dry.
Q: Is the Black Rock desert near any cities or towns?
A: No, the Black Rock desert is far from any cities or towns.
Q: How long has Burning Man been happening?
A: Burning Man has been happening every year since 1990.
