Juan Convers

The Eurovision Song Contest, created in 1956 in Lugano, Switzerland, is considered Europe's longest-running international music competition. Currently includes over 40 participation nations, celebrating a broad variety of musical styles and cultural expressions.

This year the competition is taking place in Basel for the 69th edition (third time Switzerland is hosting) and the city has transformed itself in Eurovision town!. Certain public spaces like Münsterplatz are adorned with heart-shaped decorations like the one you see above.

Last weekend, we passed by the Rathaus on the tram, where the Turquoise Carpet event was taking place. Once again, for these few weeks, the capital has transformed itself into a hub of cultural celebration for Eurovision.