Finnish Burners' newsletter June 2025
FOMO SUGGESTS:
- 03.07. Nature of Sound Vol3 at Lapinlahti, Helsinki
- 11.8. Helsinki Decompression 2025 & 2026 production team meeting (more info coming up later)
- 14.8. Entropy Summer Camp 2
There's definitely more amazing things happening and under construction than mentioned here - if you wish your event to be introduced on this newsletter, please contact! (via email atm, the address is at the bottom of this newsletter)
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IN IGNITION MODE:
Black Rock Sauna Society keeps gifting Finnish Löyly Experience in Burning Man
Black Rock Sauna Society is a vibrant camp of 70-80 individuals from Nordic regions and across the globe, committed to fostering a deep sense of community, belonging, and unity at Burning Man. The camp has introduced saunas to the playa since 2019, providing BRC residents with authentic steam experiences. Learn more about BRSS here.
Arctic court -installation in Burning Man 2025
Arctic Court by Veli-Veikko Elomaa features captivating images of characters like the Snow Queen and the Luxury Clown, adorned in intricate, ice-inspired costumes that symbolize both the beauty and vulnerability of the human experience. The Snow Queen, a poignant figure of self-discovery, embodies empowerment and inner strength, inviting participants to reflect on their own journeys. Learn more about this installation here.
More is coming up: on the next newsletter we're going to have a look at the nerdy side of the playa!
There's a lot more Finns in Burning Man than this - if you, your camp or your installation wishes to be introduced on this newsletter, please contact! (via email atm, the address is at the bottom of this letter)
ON FIRE NOW:
Congratulations Joppe for your book!
Joppe Quaedvlieg - a familiar face and soul for many burners from for example Helsinki Decompression organizing team - released his first book in the beginning of April. Reaching Escape Velocity: A Proposal for an Alternative Way of Being consist of 30 mental landscapes and situations that he ponders from different approaches inviting the reader to do the same exploration.
"Through stories, spells and occasional poetry, Joppe takes us through an extended diary of his thinking and creative works to inspire us to take a leap of faith and have the courage to follow those instincts that lurk in the back of our minds."
- quote from the book description written by Sebastian Nemeth.
"Using your tools and empathy, you may find that there are hidden stories within these stories. Stories that are capable of explaining some of the things people sometimes call the mysteries of life."
- quote from the book foreword by Peter Tapio.
Joppe revealed his thoughts during the writing process in the book reveal party:
"When the manuscript came back from my editor’s first round of editing, I was struck by how personal the text felt. However, during the finalization process, the emotional turmoil began to settle, and shortly before giving the final approval for printing, I realized that, in the end, it wasn’t me who wrote the book: it was written by the entire community around me."
Thank you and congratulations Joppe! ✨
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