Eurovision Song Contest
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Eurovision Song Contest
The Eurovision Song Contest, often called Eurovision, is a fun song competition held every year. It started in 1956 and is organized by the European Broadcasting Union. Countries that belong to this group send one song each to perform live on television.
Viewers and music experts from each country vote for their favorite songs. The song with the most points wins! Eurovision is famous for its colorful performances and exciting voting. Famous singers like ABBA and Céline Dion started their big careers by taking part.
Eurovision brings together countries from Europe and beyond, including Israel, Morocco, and Australia. Each song can be no longer than three minutes, and performers can be solo artists or groups of up to six people.
In 2020, the contest took a break because of health concerns, but it always comes back with new and exciting songs. Winning the contest means the event will be held in that country the next year, which helps bring visitors and attention to that place.
Eurovision is watched by hundreds of millions of people every year, making it a huge global event. It is a celebration of music, cultures, and friendship!
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