The Nation on Stage
Since 1956, the Eurovision Song Contest is broadcasted annually across Europe and other countries belonging to the European Broadcasting Union (Eurovision Song Contest, 2019). With only three minutes to perform on stage, countries showcase themselves through costuming, lighting, staging, genre, and language to enhance the performance. However, while the visual aspect of a performance can contribute to the meaning of the song, there are often messages within the lyrics that capture the artist or country. In a span of two years, Greece submitted different styles of songs in terms of lyrical message, but similarities between the two include mythological and traditional religious references and music style. These performances share Greek cultural references that contribute to the country’s attitudes toward diversity in their own identity. The first performance, “Watch My Dance,” was performed by the duo Loucas Yiorkas and Stereo Mike in the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest. The song is ...