Why the Eurovision is more than just a song contest - opinion

The Eurovision means a lot to some people who learn their country's song by heart by the time the competition starts.

Kalush Orchestra from Ukraine pose after winning the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest in Turin, Italy, May 15, 2022.

Kalush Orchestra from Ukraine pose after winning the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest in Turin, Italy, May 15, 2022.

(photo credit: Yara Nardi/Reuters)

ByANDREA SAMUELS

MAY 21, 2022 16:17

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