Burning Man is an annual event focused on community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance, held in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada. It's a week-long gathering where participants, known as "Burners," create a temporary metropolis called Black Rock City. The event culminates in the symbolic burning of a large wooden effigy, the "Man". It's not a typical festival, but rather a collaborative, artistic, and participatory experience guided by ten core principles.