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Alabandit edited this page Jun 13, 2016 · 3 revisions

See Questionnaire for Top level of section.

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Welcome!

Ready to create your Bio? Great - just a tip: if you're using Internet Explorer or Safari, we suggest rather using a different browser such as Firefox or

Chrome for the Questionnaire and Bio process.

Why the questionnaire?

Because it’s important that everyone participating in AfrikaBurn understands what it is, what it's not, so they're as prepared as can be for the event.

So, how does this work?

Once you've run through the Questionnaire and your Bio's created, you'll then be ready to log into our site and buy tickets - or register projects.

Got it? Great, let's get stuck in.

Form content:

  1. Did you know that AfrikaBurn is not a party or music festival?*

• Yes.

• I do now.

  1. Did you know that AfrikaBurn's history is rooted in:*

(see this page for more info on the historical roots of AfrikaBurn)

• The concept of the Temporary Autonomous Zone

• Cacophony Society

• Counterculture

• Anarchism

• All of the above - with an African twist

  1. Did you know that everything at AfrikaBurn is created by participants, and by purchasing a ticket, you’re agreeing to add to the magic of the event by

creating something to gift to the community?*

• Yes.

• I did not know that, but thanks for putting me in the picture.

• That’s crazy – why the hell am I paying for a ticket just so that I can gift my time and energy to a bunch of dusty desert nuts? I'm outta here.

  1. Will this be your first burn?*

• Hell no, I’ve been to many.

• Yes, and I can't wait to experience it!

  1. Are you aware that by participating, you're headed into a radical experiment in community and creativity?*

• Say what? I thought it was just a party in the desert?

• Radical's my middle name. Bring it!

  1. The theme for AfrikaBurn 2016 is...?

(tip: head to this page to find out)

• Hellfire

• Brimstone

• X

  1. Did you know AfrikaBurn’s informed by a set of guidelines known as the 11 Principles?*

Tip: They aren't rules, or commandments. Read all about them here: 11 Principles

• The 11 what?

• I thought it was 10?

• Yep, I know all about them.

  1. Complete the following sentence: “Gifting does not contemplate...*

(Tip: you can dig for that answer here)

  1. This ain't no party, and it ain't no disco - it's an experiment in community, and

a blank canvas where you’re free to express your creativity. So...are you

expecting a jol?*

• Hell no. There’s music, but it’s so much more than just a jol.

• Damn, so it's not a music festival? Looks like I need to do more reading.

  1. Have you read the Survival Guide?*

No? Seriously, read our Survival Guide before you hit the road.

• No. What the hell's a Survival Guide?

• Yep, and it's pretty damn helpful.

• You need a SURVIVAL GUIDE?!? I want my mummy.

  1. Are you ready to haul your entire camp, including 5 litres of water per person per day, into a remote and hostile environment where you’re expected to

rely on your own abilities to survive for the entire time?*

• Pfff. Do it in my sleep.

• Absolutely, I love this kind of thing.

• This is not what I expected at all.

  1. Are you planning to party up a storm, develop an evil hangover and then hightail it home, leaving a pile of MOOP* behind? Or do you have a plan to

arrive early in the week, set up an amazing camp and proceed to become part of the community by participating?*

  • Don't know what MOOP is? Find out more about it here.

• I thought I was going to do the party thing, but by the sounds of it that’s not really what this is about.

• Community, participation, gifting - bring it on!

  1. Insert your madly creative project and / or gifting idea here:

• (it's OK to just describe it briefly - save the long version for your Art, Mutant Vehicle, Theme Camp or Performance application form)

•

  1. Are you aware that there’s nothing sold on site at all except ice?*

• Of course yes. It’s a Burn, after all.

• I didn’t know that.

• OMG this is a hardcore event. So I need to bring EVERYTHING? OK, I'm in.

  1. MOOP is an abbreviation for:*

• Medical Out Of Pocket

• Manual Of Operations & Procedures

• Matter Out Of Place

• Memory Of Our Participation

  1. Do you understand that there are no dustbins, trashcans or dumps at AfrikaBurn – because, in line with our event’s Leave No Trace policy - you’re

expected to bring everything in, and take it all away again (to be disposed of responsibly)?*

• Yep, I’m all sorted on this front and will remove & recycle everything I brought with me.

• No dustbins? Take it all home? Seriously? I dunno about this anymore.

  1. Are you aware that in Tankwa Town it’s entirely normal to see people dressed as unicorns, superheroes, fairytale characters (or even undressed)?*

• OK, whoa – this is all getting a bit weird. Seriously?

• Hell, yes – I’m one of the unicorns!

• So, normal is out? Hallelujah, I’ve found my people!

Final form: Pledge

OK, we’re nearly done here. What follows is a declaration of intent that you need to absorb and act on, once you get to Tankwa Town.

Ready to do this? Make the pledge.

I pledge to honour the ethos of AfrikaBurn by being an active participant in Tankwa Town and applying my mind, body and soul to adding to the

magic of the community by gifting, participating and leaving no trace. I promise to be lekker, and not be kak.

• I have read and agree to the pledge.

See Questionnaire for Top level of section.

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