Eurovision 2024 kicks off in Malmö

This is reported by Suspilne, Ukrinform saw.

As noted, all participants of this year's contest, except for the Israeli delegation, walked along the so-called Turquoise Carpet in honor of the victims of the Holocaust.

The duo representing Ukraine, alyona alyona & Jerry Heil, stepped on the Turquoise Carpet sporting outfits with keys hanging down. They symbolize homes people lost due to the ongoing war in Ukraine – “the key is there but the home is gone”. The artists presented the host with a Ukrainian Easter basket and showed the tradition of Easter egg cracking. The artists also recalled that whey would be raising funds for the reconstruction of a war-affected gymnasium in Dnipropetrovsk region.

As reported, Sweden is hosting this 68th Eurovision Song Contest in the city of Malmö. The first and second semi-finals are scheduled for May 7 and 9, while the grand final will be aired on May 11.

Ukraine will be represented by the duo of alyona alyona & Jerry Heil performing an entry Teresa & Maria. They will compete for a spot in the grand final in the first semi-final on May 7. Their on-stage performance is directed by Ukraine’s star clipmaker,two-time Grammy nominee for the best music video Tanu Muino.

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