Bulgaria wins 70th Eurovision Song Contest

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Bulgarian singer Dara won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday with her infectious party anthem "Bangaranga," giving the southeast European country its first-ever Eurovision victory.

Israeli competitor Noam Bettan came second after a contest in Vienna clouded by protests and a boycott over the country's participation.

Dara beat 24 other competitors during Saturday's grand final of the sequin-drenched pop music competition.

The song's infectious beats and tightly choreographed dance routine proved a hit with both national juries in participating countries and viewers around the world, whose votes together decide the winner.

At a post-show news conference, Dara was seen both celebratory and stunned, saying, "It feels like a dream."

"I'm still in shock. I don't know what's going on. For real, because nobody believed that we, you know, nobody believed that we can win."

As for what the winning song is about, Dara has spoken about battling with anxiety and described Bangaranga as an inner force that allows people to "drop this mask of chasing perfection."

She has said the song draws on Bulgaria's kukeri, elaborately costumed men who perform ritual dances to ward off evil spirits.