Nov. 10 (UPI) -- Though organizers weren't able to display a 45-foot statue of a nude woman on the National Mall like they wanted, the Catharsis on the Mall festival began Friday with lots of music, art and a focus on political and cultural change.
The event, started by enthusiasts of Burning Man -- but not officially associated with the Nevada festival -- is expected to last until Sunday afternoon. The festival grounds are situated between the Washington Monument and the World War II Memorial.