According to Rolling Stone Magazine, Burning
Man is the latest high-profile festival to announce its cancellation due to the
coronavirus pandemic.
"After much listening,
discussion, and careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision not
to build Black Rock City in 2020. Given the painful reality of COVID-19, one of
the greatest global challenges of our lifetimes, we believe this is the right
thing to do," said the organizers of the festival.
"Yes, we are
heartbroken. We know you are, too. In 2020, we need human connection and
Immediacy more than ever. But public health and the well-being of our
participants, staff, and neighbors in Nevada are our highest priorities."
The Burning Man
organizers aim to recreate the experience online and are currently working to
put together a Virtual Black Rock City.
