Eurovision Song Contest 2023

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/eurovision-song-contest-2023

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is Eurovision Song Contest 2023 known for?Second performer to win Eurovision twice
2. What is the event year?2023
3. What is the host city?Liverpool, United Kingdom
4. What was the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 and where was it held?The 2023 contest was the 67th edition of Eurovision, and it was held at the Liverpool Arena in the United Kingdom.
5. Why did the United Kingdom host the contest instead of Ukraine?Ukraine had won the 2022 contest but could not host because of the Russian invasion, so the UK stepped in to show support and solidarity.

European Broadcasting Union (EBU): The primary organizing body for the Eurovision Song Contest, representing public service broadcasters across Europe.
Host Broadcaster: The national television network responsible for the logistical and technical staging of the contest in the host city.
Cultural Diplomacy: The use of cultural elements, like music, to influence international relations and foster understanding between nations.
Soft Power: The ability to attract and persuade rather than coerce or pay, often through cultural appeal and shared values.