贈る - Gifting

💂English

Burning Japan thrives through community contributions of labor, artwork, theme camps, and volunteering, as participants offer their unique gifts, fostering creativity and enhancing the overall experience.

Selflessness Gifting, a central principle, focuses on giving without expecting an immediate return, allowing beauty and happiness to be found in the act of gifting itself.

This culture of generosity and interconnectedness is created through gifting, enabling everyone to both give and receive.

Gifts can come in various forms, whether material or not: theme camps, volunteering, objects, assistance to others, services...

You are not limited to a single gift; instead, you are encouraged to participate in multiple acts of gifting.

Below is a list of examples, but the possibilities are endless. Anything you do or share with others or the community, whether material or not, is a cherished Gift.

🎨Visual Arts

Please check the Visual Arts section in Theme Camp.

⛺Theme Camps

Please check the Theme Camp page.

🏕️Mini Camps

Mini-Camps are compact, ranging from a basic picnic sheet to a single table and two chairs, requiring minimal space.

The Organization will provide adequate space and visibility for Mini-Camps.

You don't need to register your mini camps; you simply need to install your camp in designated areas. It is still easier for organization, if you contact them to explain your project.

Mini camps can be temporary.

Compare to Theme Camp, Mini camps are restricted, your camp is allowed to:

• Have a maximum sound volume of 50W (using a Bluetooth speaker or acoustic instruments).
• You cannot use open fire or gasoline generators, except for gas stoves.
• Structures should not exceed a height of 3m.
• The maximum footprint allowed is 3x3m.

Mini-camps, like theme camps, can vary widely. They mostly focus on 1 or 2 activities.

Here are some suggestions for mini-camps:

Food Art Demonstration at Burning Japan 2021

🍽️Food Mini Camps Ideas

• Coffee Parlor
• Cocktail Bar
• Fresh Juice Parlor
• Beer on Tap
• Tea Ceremony
• Curry Rice
• Kakigori
• Crepes
• Yakisoba
• Yakitori
• etc...

Witch House at Burning Japan 2022

🛠️Service Mini Camps Ideas

• Massage
• Couple Counseling
• Portrait Sketch
• Body Painting
• Photography Booth
• SM/Kink
• Kimono Wearing
• Makeup
• Hair Stylist or barber
• Laughter session
• Collaborative Mural Session
• Hug Deli
• Board Game
• Video Game
• Role Playing Game
• Karaoke
• Divination (Tarot, Hand Reading...)
• Cloth Customization (Patch, Print)
• Yoga Class
• Energy healing or Reiki sessions
• Henna tattoos
• etc...

🎭Live Performance

For Theme Camps with loud speaker, please check the Sound Camps section in Theme Camp.

If your performance does not require a speaker louder than 50W, you can also perform at any time and any location.

Acoustic Guitar at Burning Japan 2022

🎤Live Performance Ideas

• Juggling
• Live Painting/Sculpting
• Fashion Show
• Dance
• Kink
• Fire Performance (any fire performance must be registered with Organization, see the fire performance section in Theme Camp.)
• Comedy Stand-up
• Live Music (acoustic or with speaker below 50W. For louder speaker, please check the Sound Camps section in Theme Camp.)
• Acrobatics
• Aloud Reading (Poem, Book)
• DJ Set (with speaker below 50W. For louder speaker, please check the Sound Camps section in Theme Camp.)
• etc...

🤝Volunteering

Please check the Volunteer page.

🎁Objects

One of the most straightforward forms of Gifting is sharing objects with fellow participants.

Please be careful with gifts that can leave traces like glitters.

Fire crackers & Fireworks are not allowed.

Temporary Tattoo at Burning Japan 2022

🛍️Objects Ideas

• Own Arts
• Stickers
• Postcards
• Polaroids
• Leather Print
• 3D Prints
• Cookies
• Trinkets
• Totems
• Condom
• Handkerchief
• Temporary Tattoo
• Jewelry
• Bandana
• Glow Sticks
• Fruits
• Printed Poems
• etc...

🌟Other Gifts

Gifting can take many forms, and the previous suggestions provide a glimpse into the infinite possibilities of gifting.

Here are some additional uncategorized gift ideas:

Babysitting services for parents who want to have fun

Acting as an impromptu journalist to document Burning Japan or conduct interviews with fellow Burners

Roaming the festival in your own impressive and unique costume