Transformational festivals are organized gatherings, typically in remote locations, which feature both music and art, often in an attempt to create a temporary autonomous zone

Temporary Autonomous Zone

T.A.Z.: The Temporary Autonomous Zone, Ontological Anarchy, Poetic Terrorism is a book by anarchist writer Hakim Bey published in 1991 by Autonomedia...

. The largest transformational festival is Burning Man

Burning Man

Burning Man is a week-long annual event held in the Black Rock Desert in northern Nevada, in the United States. The event starts on the Monday before the American Labor Day holiday, and ends on the holiday itself. It takes its name from the ritual burning of a large wooden effigy on Saturday evening...

, which has spawned many regional offshoots. Other transformational festivals include rainbow gatherings, oracle gatherings, and full moon parties

Full Moon Party

The Full Moon Party is an all-night beach party that originated in Haad Rin on the island of Ko Pha Ngan, Thailand on the night before or after every full moon....

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External links

• TEDxVancouver Talk on Transformational Festivals