{"id":20424,"date":"2019-10-04T12:25:00","date_gmt":"2019-10-04T12:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/?p=20424"},"modified":"2019-10-09T05:32:07","modified_gmt":"2019-10-09T05:32:07","slug":"the-burning-spring-festival-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/the-burning-spring-festival-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"The BURNING SPRING FESTIVAL 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Babylon gave a strong and singular identity to the Burning Spring Festival, mixing skydiving, artistic creation and Burning Man\u2019s spirit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inspired by the \u00ab Burning Man \u00bb an annual festival that takes place in the Nevada desert, the fourth edition of this outstanding event took place in Empuriabrava, Spain, from the 1st to 8th June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SOME QUESTIONS TO BABYLON\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Burning in a few words ?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Burning Spring goes behond a classic skydiving event. The spirit of this meeting finds its source in the Burning Man, sharing our love and passion for the sport without ego is the main drive of it all. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event begins way before the arrival of the participants with the construction of the Man, the buiding of the village which takes shape step by step until the last day. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caravans, food trucks, stagecraft, electricity, lights, sanitary facilities\u2026 We do it all\u2026 <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Year after year, more and more volunteers come to give a hand to the organisers, creating a spirit of creative sharing. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The region also support and  gives a helping hand to the event.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year, we have invested more on the sound system, giant LED screen, a huge scene and created the \u00ab Burning Spring TV \u00bb show !<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for the attendees, they play the game with more imagination each year, crazy costumes and a spirit connected to the event.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Crazy costumes by Martin Martinez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Did the festivities not slow down the jump rythm ?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Weather has been changeable and windy so we\u2019ve had some \u00ab Stand-by \u00bb. The participants could take part of different alternative activities proposed. ( Yoga classes, Circus acrobatic coaching with Hugo from the Cirque du Soleil, Pool, DJ Sets) No time to get bored really..! On jumping days, some skydivers would rather party late and come to jump the day after in the afternoon ! While the early birds were filling up the loads in the mornings\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Burning Spring is not a skills camp and we want everybody to enjoy their time. That\u2019s why loadmasters schedule are organised in morning and afternoon shifts. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image by Martin Martinez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What about the parties at Burning Spring?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every night has a theme. Aldo handles the opening night as a DJ, with the  \u00ab Correfocs \u00bb Band and their fireworks, the Spanish Giants, and Olav our Indian chief\u2026 and last but not least, respecting the tradition, the Man being burned down on the last day of the event.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Talking about skydive at Burning Spring\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We have various levels among the participants, and thanks to the many load organisers available, everybody has the chance to jump according to their skills and wishes. The sharing spirit gives us the opportunity to mix levels into groups safely. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also organise three Tunnel Jam sessions for all the Burners interested.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Burning Spring is also open to non-skydivers: family and friends can attend and enjoy their holidays with us!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image by FF Racoon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Domi Kiger\u2019s words<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Burning Spring: a festival where you can jump!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Burning Spring is a real special event on \u00ab planet Skydive \u00bb. Inspired by Burning Man festival, it\u2019s exactly a place where you get what you put in. Creativity and eccentricity are definitely a must!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can take my word for it, spending the last 10 years on boogies and camps; I know what I\u2019m talking about!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A sound system that could make jealous any huge free party, artistic installations (sculptures, love boat, pimped English bus or street art\u2026), food trucks that rock (Laeti\u2026 it\u2019s been yummy!!!), a both professional and nutty video team and last but not least, some exceptional live performances, all the ingredients gathered to make an outstanding week.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

That was my fourth Burning Spring and I can\u2019t wait for the 5th edition!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the skydiving side, we got an original line-up featuring some Freefly Gurus who have been developing the discipline for over 20 years! Of course THE team Babylon, Olav Zipser, Ippo Fabbi, Will Penny, Jasper Van Der Meer\u2026 Concerning the Wingsuit part, Marine and Vincent Descols aka Le Blond, organised jumps and stunts!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n


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