Meet the Fans Who Traveled to Bangkok for Eurovision Asia

New York Times - Nov 14, 2026

Some were Asia-based Europeans chasing nostalgia. Others were Americans eager to experience their first edition of the song contest.

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Geopolitics Looms Over Eurovision, but Not Its Asian Edition

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