11 PRINCIPLES

Southern Smoulder follows the 10 Principles of Burning Man, plus Consent Culture. Together, these create a temporary festival environment that encourages spontaneity and creativity at every turn. You bring whatever you need to survive, plus something to give back the the community, and co-create the most awesome party you can imagine.

-Consent Culture-

When you are attending our party, the expectation is that you are responsible for your own actions. We value freedom of expression, but not at the cost of alienating or harming others. Any harmful behavior will not be tolerated. Everybody that attends this party should be contributing to an awesome and fun atmosphere.

Keep an eye out for each other, respect people’s mental, physical and emotional boundaries. Anyone who does not respect these boundaries or engages in serious harmful behavior will be asked to leave the party.

-10 Principles of Burning Man-

- Communal Effort -
We all work together to make this party happen- everyone is a volunteer and no-one gets paid, so if you want to help, or have an idea for something awesome you want to bring or do, please get in touch.

- Civic Responsibility -
The burn is a do-ocracy, if you see something that needs to be done, do it. If you see something that looks hazardous, report it. If you see inappropriate behavior occurring, say something and stop it. We all look after one another.

- Leave No Trace -
This is simple; you pack out what you packed in, leaving the site spotless behind you. We aim to leave no MOOP (matter out of place) behind- this includes cigarette butts, feathers, glitter, glow-sticks, tent pegs, empty cans and bottles etc.
Please clean up after yourselves and others.

- Gifting - & - Decommodification -
These two principles link together to create a unique and radical environment. No money is exchanged on site, everything is given freely and unconditionally. We reject commercial sponsorships, transactions and advertising. Everyone brings something to share with others, and gift-giving is a vital part of the Burning Man culture.

- Participation -
There are no spectators at a burn, only participants. You are invited and encouraged to work, play and co-create the festival alongside us. We achieve being by doing- and through deeply radical and personal participation we can transform both ourselves and the world.

- Immediacy -
Think it, feel it - do it. The time is now, and the now is all there is. No words can substitute for this experience, and it is one of the touchstones of the Burning Man events worldwide.

- Radical Self Expression -
We offer ourselves as gifts to the community; using our unique gifts and personalities to share something truly special with others. Bring your wackyist costume, your most exciting talent, and do whatever you want (but please respect the rights and liberties of others so everyone can enjoy their experience)

- Radical Self Reliance -
Bring what you need to survive! At Burning Man that means all the water and food you need to survive a week in the desert; at Southern Smoulder we recommend a torch, sturdy footwear, warm and wet weather clothes, insect repellent, sunscreen, a sealable ashtray if you're a smoker, and anything else you'll need for a weekend of partying.
Use your inner resources - come prepared.

- Radical Inclusion-
Anyone is invited to join the community - our arms are open wide. There is no discrimination or judgement against others on site. We welcome the stranger in to become a friend.

For more information on the 10 principles, go to
http://www.kiwiburn.com/about/guiding-principles/