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The beautiful city of Prague on the banks of the Vltava River will be the venue for the weeklong Philippine Products Exhibition from October 3 – 8 of this year. The event is the brainchild of renowned Filipino fashion designer and Prague resident, Noubikko. The exhibition will feature Philippine made products which will be displayed at the Q Prague near the Hilton Hotel. Exhibitors are encouraged to contact Noubikko at info@noubikko.com for this fee free products expo.

















The Q Prague is a three-story club with a bar, disco and cellar for private conferences. Each floor is equipped with its own sound system so guests can sit where the music moves them. In the summer its terrace is the place to gather and enjoy warm evenings. Q Prague opened in early 2006 and has a decidedly modernistic feel. The Q is at 44 Pobrezni, Karlin, Prague 8. 

About Noubikko Noubikko is a former Bay Area resident who was smitten by Prague’s baroque splendor. As a couturier whose designs have been paraded in the runways of San Francisco, Seattle and Paris, to list a few, Prague appealed to the artistic sensibilities of Noubikko. Among his many projects, Noubikko is involved in the restoration of the Church of Our Lady Victorious, home of the Infant Jesus of Prague. This is also where the Filipino community of Prague gathers on Sundays to listen or sing with the all Filipino Choir. Noubikko continues to reach out to the Filipino community. The Philippine Products Exhibition will feature Philippine cuisine which will be prepared by Filipino residents. This event is a fine example of Filipinos working together to show the best of the Philippines. It’s one more reason to visit Prague this fall.



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