Lecture: Larp in the Context of Local Tradition

Description
As a folklorist I look at LARP in the context of traditional cultural practices. My presentation is going to draw listeners' attention upon the way how LARP movement started its way in Bulgaria back in year 2004, how its different elements and representations were influenced by different cultural symbols and understanding and how gradually it evolved to what is the actual LARP gaming today. The presentation will also treat the elements of constructing personal identities via local or ethnic identities and how these latest do influence the development of a LARP game session.

Who
Angelina Ilieva is a PhD student at the Institute of Folklore at the Bulgarian Academy of Science. Her PhD thesis is dedicated to fan cultures and fan communities, particularly science fiction and fantasy fans. Larp is an important part of the fans' activity in Bulgaria and takes a significant role in her study.

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