Sparkulum Donkus
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A thousand years in the future, the final ashes of the man have long blown away. Hostile imperial forces have shut down the temporary city known as Black Rock, never to light the desert since. But that, by no means, would suggest that the legacy of the Man and the enigmatic, yet glorious values he stood for, have failed to live on in its community’s collective memory and oral legends. However, time has a way of distorting the past, losing its connection to the present. And thus, the cults of the Man formed, to lead the long suffering pious followers in the legacy the Man pioneered. Over the generations, the disagreements over the true meaning of the Burning Man splintered and caused great schisms, in-fighting, and wars remembered only in sonnets. But one band of zealots, followers of the true prophet, the Sparkle Donkey, have decided it is time for all who worship to convene for a special night to settle their dogmatic disputes, once and for all. They are Sparkulum Donkae, and you are among the masses coming to settle your true allegiance to the spirit of a great beacon of humankind. To whom will you give your heart? Find your true belief in a night of dancing, art, and spiritual exploration at Sparkulum Donkus.
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This fundraiser is to buy our village much needed infrastructure that is crucial to our contributions on playa. Join us for a merry night of fun, art, games and dancing and help us in the process! This theme was chosen based on the desire to reflect on what the event means to us, specifically aside, or rather alongside, the raw hedonist and spectacle of Burning Man. This year, the event faced more challenging existential threats than ever before. Finally, the looming question of whether the lifespan of such a phenomenon would last was made real for many of us. And the battle is not over. Those who do not support what it stands for remain a perennial threat, using all the legal tools at their disposal to try to shut down or hamstring the event.
It is for this reason we wanted a light-hearted, but sobering reflection on what this wonderful community would become in the absence of a Black Rock City. For many of us, Burning Man is more than a festival, more than a temporary community, more than a set of principles. Our artists will be exploring what that enigmatic “more” may be in a series of interactive and performance art pieces. We hope this will be a chance for all to have a similar meditation.
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We encourage all participants to come dressed in accordance with the theme for maximum enjoyment of all. Ideally, dress reflecting the religious and sacred aesthetic of the event is preferred. If not, your favorite post-apocalyptic Burning Man garb will do nicely.
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Queen Cay
Mischa
JK-47
Shramp
Ms. Bender
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TBD, or it will be a surprise. Haven't decided yet.
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Get ready to Sparkle down your Donkeys! Lot's of love!
