Eurovision Melodi Grand Prix

It is only our first year living in Europe, but we have become fast fans of the annual Eurovision song contest (Melodi Grand Prix)! This is a competition that has been going on in Europe for many decades. Each country has a national contest to determine who will be their contestant in the final contest which is for all of Europe. The final competition consists of two nights of semi-finals and then the final grand finale night where the winner is determined. It is really fun hearing the songs and watching the performances! The countries have such varying styles and tastes and of course there are so many languages. I was surprised that Malta and Andorra, such tiny countries, were in the race as well. Norway had a strong candidate who came in 5th place, but the final winner in 1st place this year, crowned Saturday 24th of May was.... Russia!