Paul Christian Gordon

Burning Boat Festival

A ceremonial boat is set aflame at the Burning Boat Festival at Des Moines Beach Park in Des Moines, Washington on Sunday, December 31, 2023. People were invited to write notes of personal goals for the new year or sorrows that need purging from the universe that will be placed in the boat.

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A ceremonial boat is set aflame at the Burning Boat Festival at Des Moines Beach Park in Des Moines, Washington on Sunday, December 31, 2023. People were invited to write notes of personal goals for the new year or sorrows that need purging from the universe that will be placed in the boat.