Hi everyone!
I am surely going to please all fans of J. R. R. Tolkien´s fantasy movies today as this post will be about what probably is the largest reenacted battle from the Tolkien´s series, the iconic Battle of the Five Armies.
Source: globalnews.ca
For more than 20 years, the annual reenacted battle takes place in a forest near the town of Doksy in the northern part of the Czech Republic, not far from the Macha Lake, a popular tourist area.
When the tradition began, the battle was fought by just a couple of Tolkien´s fans but it has been gaining popularity in the recent years and the last gathering was made up by more than a thousand "warriors" dressed as characters from the movie. The costumes and the weapons are very elaborated and they look almost identical to those used in the movie. However, to avoid injuries, all sharp points are wrapped in plastic.
Source: globalnews.ca
If you are a fan of Tolkien´s movies and you are in the Czech Republic next summer, make sure to check out this fun. The participants say it is a great event with a unique atmosphere.
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