In a bar in central Kyiv, not far from the city’s famous golden roofed Saint Sophia Cathedral, a small Eurovision viewing party was taking place on Saturday night. A Norwegian entry by electro duo Subwoolfer warned of hungry animals eating the singers’ grandparents, while Serbia’s Konstrakta meditated on the secret to Meghan, Duchess of Sussex’s hair.īut fans rallied behind Ukraine’s entry, and the band received one of the loudest cheers of the night when they took to the stage. The event in Turin saw several of the elaborate and camp performances that have become Eurovision’s hallmark. But we want to show that we are alive, Ukrainian culture is alive it is unique, diverse, and beautiful.” “As we speak, our country and our culture is under threat. “On some days there are rockets flying over people’s houses and it is like a lottery – no one knows where it will hit,” Psyuk told CNN this week ahead of his performance. The country’s entry “Stefania,” sung in Ukrainian, is a tribute to frontman Oleg Psyuk’s mother, who still lives in the western city of Kalush, from which the band takes its name. Kalush Orchestra performing during rehearsals.
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