Eurovision is providing a welcome moment of celebration and solidarity amid the war in Ukraine.
TURIN: Just in time, against a backdrop of war in Europe, comes Eurovision, the world’s biggest live music event with its quirky, camp celebration of culture and song.
Watched by millions, the song contest held this year in Italy’s northwestern city of Turin is providing a welcome moment of celebration and solidarity amid the geopolitical turmoil caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
With a first semi-final Tuesday night and a second on Thursday, the 40 competing countries will whittle down to 25 to battle in the finale Saturday.
Ukraine’s rap folk band Kalush Orchestra is the favourite to win.
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