Edu-larp in Italy and Türkiye
A wonderful educational experience: “Mediterranean Touches” from Turkish and Italian Youth
On June 24-25, 2025, Turkish and Italian youth came together in Ankara as part of the “Edu-larp to IT – Educational Larp (Live Action Role-Playing) Project to Italy Turkey.” Over the course of two days, 12 young people showcased their talents in a cooking competition based on a scenario prepared by project trainers.
The theme of the competition was “Mediterranean Touches from Young Chefs.” Participants set to work designing a fusion menu combining Turkish and Italian cuisines. The young people went shopping to purchase the ingredients for the menu and then prepared their dishes in the kitchen of a vocational and technical education school in Ankara.
The prepared dishes were evaluated by a jury consisting of Turkish and Italian youth. The young participants demonstrated their social skills, such as communication, negotiation, collaboration, teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability, throughout the event.
Additionally, they had the opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge they gained through the training they received during the project in a real-world business environment.
The event also served as a beautiful example of young people from different cultures working together to achieve a common goal. While creating an educational and enjoyable learning environment through the Educational Larp method, Turkish and Italian youth combined their cultural richness through food.