Chapter 1.3 - Blaze Basics
We have two main burns that our event focuses around.
The Effigy burn and Temple burn, they are the at the heart of our event, and if you are new, we suggest you become familiar with what happens and how to get involved.
The Effigy
The Effigy is a large wooden structure that is themed differently each year, but generally features a Swan. Saturday night is the big Effigy burn night and arguably the biggest night of the event as it is one for celebration and if you have ever fancied a nudey run around a fire, then this is your night!
Respect the fire safety crew though and the burn perimeter. They will let you know when it is safe to move in closer. Enjoy the drummers and the Fire Tribe crew entertaining you before the burn.
Temple
The Temple is a quiet space away from the hustle and bustle of Blazing Swan. It is a space for quiet reflection and contemplation. Everyone is welcome to leave messages, notes or items which they want release from. It’s common to find sentiments of the loss of a loved one, but you can often find messages to others on joy, hope, anger, empathy, regret, determination and resilience.
Unlike the Effigy burn, the Temple burn is one of silence. All Theme camps and Mutant vehicles shut down for this Burn, so please respect that this burn is a sacred one for many and remain quiet throughout it.
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