FARC Rebels Take Cue From Burning Man

Getting out of the jungle never felt so good… or confusing. No, but seriously, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) threw a rave to mark the end of the country’s 50-year guerrilla war. The rebels’ festivities took place in a field in the Savannas of Yari, a remote part of the country known for being home to FARC hostages chained up during the war. But the rebel commanders took a cue from Burners and transformed the vast landscape into an epic party equipped with a fog machine, massive video screen and bands hailing from the country’s capital of Bogota. What was meant to be a conference to ensure a smooth transition for the rebels into the country’s broader electoral politics evolved into a Burning Man-esque rave… just the ravers had never raved before. Apparently many looked on very confused. If the October 2 referendum passes officially bringing an end to the war, should we celebrate next year in Yari? Black Rock City is so 2016.