- Title: CZECH REPUBLIC: Prague hosts its 12th International erotic fair, Erotica Sex 2006
- Date: 11th November 2006
- Summary: PEOPLE ENTERING EROTICA 2006 TRADE FAIR PEOPLE IN EXHIBITION HALL AT THE TRADE FAIR PEOPLE LOOKING AT ITEMS IN COUNTER VARIOUS OF PEOPLE LOOKING AT DVDS WOMEN HANDING OUT LEAFLETS WOMEN ARRANGING MAGAZINES ON COUNTER VARIOUS OF MEN EATING FRUIT OF A WOMAN'S BODY WOMAN POSING BEHIND COUNTER WOMAN OFFERING THE "NEI REPORT", A WEEKLY MAGAZINE FROM NEI, THE 'INDEPENDENT EROTIC INITIATIVE' POLITICAL PARTY (SOUNDBITE) (Czech) WOMAN HANDING OUT MAGAZINES, SAYING: "No, I am not going to be naked here the whole day, just for a few hours. It is too cold in here, I would get a bad cold." MAN TAKING PICTURE OF WOMAN POSING TWO WOMEN GIGGLING IN A JACUZZI (SOUNDBITE) (Czech) MAN VISITING EROTICA FAIR, SAYING: "There are a lot of nice girls here at the fair. And that's what it's all about, that's why we came here." PEOPLE WATCHING STRIPTEASE CAMERAMAN FILMING EROTIC DANCE WOMAN PERFORMING EROTIC DANCE (SOUNDBITE) (Czech) MAN VISITING THE FAIR, SAYING: "The performances are sexy, exciting and interesting, you don't see these kind of shows everyday." VARIOUS OF WOMAN BEING BODY PAINTED VARIOUS OF PEOPLE LOOKING AT PRODUCTS AT THE FAIR
- Embargoed: 26th November 2006 12:00
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- Location: Czech Republic
- Country: Czech Republic
- Topics: Light / Amusing / Unusual / Quirky
- Reuters ID: LVACXI7LPNZZ2YF3CEQBCISA5JY1
- Story Text: With erotic magazines, clothing and shows on offer, the Erotica 2006 trade fair held in Prague, attracted thousands of people through its doors.
Running from November 2-5, the trade fair has been around for 12 years and is a unique meeting point for the public and those who work in the erotic industry.
The fair offered 45 exhibitions, a number of erotic performances, piercing and tattoo studios, and was attended by actors from the adult movie industry.
First held in Prague in 1994, the trade fair was an instant success. Erotica and sexual display was strictly prohibited during the communist era, and people found a new sense of freedom in the Erotica exhibition.
One of the main promoters is 'NEI' - Independent Erotic Initiative, which is a political party that has also taken part in parliamentary and EU elections.
Its weekly NEI Report is known for its topless hostesses promoting the weekly at various events, offering free issues.
Although Prague and other Czech towns are now awash with sex shops, it didn't stop members of the public from finding their way to the fair to find news, inspiration and a bit of fun.
The trade fair introduced erotic paraphernalia, specialised magazines, video tapes and DVDs as well as underwear and lot of what the organisers described as "information and inspiration" for the public. More or less naked hostesses offered erotic products, including body painting, dance performances and bubble baths.
"You can get information and news here and buy a lot of stuff. But above all, people are here to entertain themselves. They are laughing, playing and hugging each other," Bohem production director and organiser of the fair, Ivana Mattei said.
The four days of the trade fair included a range of erotic performance and striptease, all enthusiastically watched by the visitors.
The trade fair also has its own competition, awarding the industry's best films, acting, shows, DVDs, performances and internet sites with its "Golden Star". - Copyright Holder: REUTERS
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