LARP is life: Inside the Czech subculture of fantasy and foam swords

Photo: Mae Bryant, Radio Prague International

Live action role-play, or LARP, has carved out a vivid niche in Czechia, where castles, forests, and centuries-old villages provide the perfect backdrop for immersive storytelling. The Czech LARP community is known for its craftsmanship, world-building, and a sense of camaraderie that makes these events feel like stepping into a parallel world.

An army of Vikings stand in a staggered line facing their opponents across the wildflower-patched meadow, a steel and turban clad army of Knights and Arabian Mercenaries.

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