Feu au Lac 2025: Syzygy

Mon, 4 Aug - Mon, 11 Aug

Chalet du Montperreux

Experimentalia https://discord.gg/dDWUF8kY

Sales open on Friday, May 16th at 6 PM. The membership fee will be 110 CHF, whether you are in a dormitory, camping, or in your van. However, a van pass (40 chf) will be required to park your vehicle on the event site. Memberships for children and low-income individuals will be available after contacting our team. Thank you. Le Feu au Lac is an annual multi-day event where everyone chooses their own adventure, offering music, art, performances, and expressions in all their forms. It is based on a set of 11 principles inspired by the principles of Burning Man. Burning Man was the first group of Burners and organizes an annual event that takes place in Black Rock City in the United States. Nowhere, the largest European burner event, also has a nice breakdown of these principles. It is up to each participant to create the reality they wish to experience. It is a project of an alternative society where each participant is an active actor and an integral part of the collective experience. Le Feu au Lac is an event of Experimentalia, a non-profit association entirely run by volunteers.  Fees are set freely, with a minimum amount to guarantee the event's holding. We encourage you to support our artistic projects and the running of our organization by adding the amount of your choice when purchasing your ticket. Join us to co-create this event: Experimentalia discord SYZYGY Feu au Lac 2025: Syzygy Syzygy In astronomy: A syzygy is a configuration where three celestial bodies are aligned, such as the Earth, Moon, and Sun during an eclipse. Syzygies occur during new and full moons, causing notable gravitational effects. Syzygies cause spring tides every two weeks. In poetry: A syzygy is the combination of two metrical feet into a single unit. A consonantal or phonetic syzygy is similar to alliteration, where a consonant is repeated throughout a passage. In psychology: A syzygy describes the balanced union of different aspects of the self, such as the conscious and unconscious, masculine and feminine, or rational and irrational. In algebra: Relation between the generators of a module. In philosophy: A pair of aeons in Gnostic thought. There are fifteen syzygies of thirty aeons. For example: abyss-silence, intellect-truth, logos-wisdom. Etymology: From Late Latin syzygia, itself from Ancient Greek συζυγία / suzugía, "union." The word syzygy comes from Greek syzygos, meaning "yoked together." Syzygos is a combination of syn- ("with, together with") and zygon ("yoke") – a piece of wood placed on the back of oxen or other draft animals with which they are harnessed to pull a cart or plow. (Figurative sense) Element uniting two others. Full Moon on August 9 at 7:55 AM In addition to the full moon, a planetary alignment will occur on August 11, 2025. Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus, Neptune, and Saturn will be aligned. DATES   Dates: 04/08 ---> 11/08 2025     Build: 4-5 August 2025, 2 PM site access The Build takes place two days before the event. Construction begins on Monday, August 4. Burn: 6-7-8-9 August Strike: 10-11 August The Strike takes place immediately after the event ends. Dismantling structures, packing everything up, and cleaning can be very satisfying after a long Burn weekend. FAMILY To ensure everyone's well-being, please contact our organization to obtain child passes if you intend to bring your child(ren) or any other minors. These passes will be necessary to access the site. It is essential to understand that to participate, all children must have a valid ticket. Admission is 2 chf for children under 6, while those aged 7 to 18 must purchase a special child ticket(30chf). To ensure the safety and well-being of minors, they will be given a distinctly colored wristband to prevent alcohol or cigarette consumption. Please note that this policy will be strictly enforced. As this is an inclusive event, children are welcome to participate. However, since we don't yet know what participants will bring and organize, we can't say in advance whether the event is suitable for "not yet adults." This assessment can vary from one parent to another. You may be hesitant about your children witnessing certain events. If you've never attended a Burn, we suggest attending without your children first so you can make an informed decision about your next one. Please note that some of the event will be restricted to minors. Link to the form etincelle@experimentalia.org ACCESS Location Near the Col de la Vue-des-Alpes The forest road is passable for standard vehicles. We strongly advise drivers of lowered vehicles to park at the Vue des Alpes (free parking). The distance between the Vue des Alpes parking lot and the chalet is approximately 1.7 km. Allow 25 minutes on foot. It is possible to park up to 20 cars along the path near the chalet. Therefore, only RV/van pass holders will be able to park on-site. Thank you for your understanding. However, you can come to the site to drop off all your equipment and then go park at the "la Vue des Alpes" parking lot, which is free. The parking lot is a 20-minute walk away. We will coordinate drop-off and pick-up times. There is no on-site parking. Parking   IMPORTANT INFORMATIONS   CLIFF !!!  Danger On the south side, the terrain becomes steep. Warn everyone of the danger of getting too close to this area. We will, of course, block off this dangerous part of the terrain and mark it as best we can, but understand that the danger will remain. The markings and barrier provided for this purpose should not be treated as an obstacle course to overcome or as a joke in poor taste.   To Bring :   Your cup   Food and drinks for you and to share   sleeping bags if you're sleeping in the house    Suitable camping equipment if you're sleeping outside, especially in a tent. Unfortunately, the terrain isn't flat everywhere.   Warm clothes, shoes, and suits! Temperatures can drop at night; we're in the mountains.   Everything you need to protect your mind from getting lost.   Showers A room is available for you to wash. Although there is no shower per se, a sanitary facility supplied with hot water allows you to wash properly.   Warning: The water available from the taps is not drinkable. The water available from the taps is not drinkable. It comes from a cistern and is not suitable for consumption. To be consumed, it must either be boiled or treated with "Micropur." OUTDOOR FIREOnly use the designated fire pit north of the chalet in the field. No fires elsewhere unless authorized by the caretaker. Wood can be found in the surrounding forests.    LNT (Leave No Trace)   Please actively contribute to returning the Chalet and its grounds to the condition in which we received them. Waste During the Event Centralized waste management will be limited and will not be able to accommodate all waste. Please only bring what you can and will take away with you. A LNT station with selective sorting will be set up. When providing food to the public, you are responsible for its subsequent disposal, unless someone agrees to do it for you. Don't forget to bring a waste bag ("moop" = moved matter) and a personal ashtray if you are a smoker.      If you are having difficulty paying for your ticket but still wish to attend the event, please contact our team to find a solution. https://forms.gle/GfnWyjuZNJUctEto8 etincelle@experimentalia.org discord  Experimentalia