Subverting The Form?

[sandyRoe]

A 70 ft wooden tower, built in the form of an eastern temple, was set alight on Saturday night in Derry. It was designed by a man who has links with the hippyish Burning Man Festival in Nevada.
In a place where bonfires are beacons of bigotry could this attempt to bring people together be seen as an attempt at subverting the form?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-32002102

[wolf63]

I think that it is a start. There is something intoxicating about big bonfires, especially if they were selling burgers and stuff.

[Mamyalynne]

I think that is very moving Sandy and a perfect antidote to the bonfires of bigotry.

A beacon of unity and cleansing.

Thanks for sharing that.

[SirOracle]

I'd be interested in how much money it cost,and where this funding comes from.

Is this maker of world wide bonfires a millionaire ?

[sandyRoe]

I'd guess Derry council paid. A year or so ago they were a stopping place for round the world yacht race.

[Lie-in King]

Wonderful! Thanks Sandy :-)

[Mamyalynne]

Do you know, as I marvelled at the magic of it all - money never entered my head.

There is some information here that shows it is far more than just money up in smoke - workshops and the like for local people, even more bringing together.

http://www.artichoke.uk.com/events/temple/

[tonyav]

Great stuff, sandy. It would be good if the sectarian bigotry went up in flames with it.

[DTCwordfan]

Sounds like Psybbo had a hell of a night out......

[Psybbo]

If w can only get that across to the dyed in the wool politicians in Stormont!