Burning Man is an annual event that takes place in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada, USA. The event, known for its unique blend of art, music, self-expression, and community, was first held in 1986 when Larry Harvey and Jerry James burned an 8-foot tall wooden figure on a San Francisco beach. This act gave birth to what would later become a globally renowned phenomenon. Burning Man has since evolved into a week-long gathering that attracts tens of thousands of participants from around the world who come together to create Black Rock City, a temporary metropolis dedicated to radical self-expression and self-reliance.