The annual Eurovision contest sees a continent united for a night of high-energy songs, spangled costumes and ill-advised drinking games. This year's Grand Final takes place in Copenhagen on May 10.
Bright lights of Eurovision —
The annual Eurovision contest sees a continent united for a night of high-energy songs, spangled costumes and ill-advised drinking games. This year's Grand Final takes place in Copenhagen on May 10.
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Winners can whoop it up in the bars and nightclubs -- such as Culture Box -- of the city's Meatpacking district.
Copenhagen clubbing —
Winners can whoop it up in the bars and nightclubs -- such as Culture Box -- of the city's Meatpacking district.
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Losers may want to miss out on Amass restaurant, not just for the minimalist atmosphere, but for the menu of lamb's head with whipped brain and stuffed eyeballs.
Amass restaurant —
Losers may want to miss out on Amass restaurant, not just for the minimalist atmosphere, but for the menu of lamb's head with whipped brain and stuffed eyeballs.
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Among those facing disappointment: Latvian band Aarzemnieki, whose "Cake to Bake" song didn't make the grade. Perhaps because, like lamb's head-based dishes, it was a little tough to digest.
Eurovision also-rans —
Among those facing disappointment: Latvian band Aarzemnieki, whose "Cake to Bake" song didn't make the grade. Perhaps because, like lamb's head-based dishes, it was a little tough to digest.
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Louise Welsien and Luise Jensen from Copenhagen are among those getting married on the sidelines of Eurovision. Same-sex civil ceremonies are 25 years old this year in Denmark.
Same-sex weddings —
Louise Welsien and Luise Jensen from Copenhagen are among those getting married on the sidelines of Eurovision. Same-sex civil ceremonies are 25 years old this year in Denmark.
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The bearded drag alter ego of singer Tom Neuwirth is this year's entry from Austria. The contest has always reveled in its irrepressible camp side.
Conchita Wurst —
The bearded drag alter ego of singer Tom Neuwirth is this year's entry from Austria. The contest has always reveled in its irrepressible camp side.
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If losing is too much, hop on a bike and keep riding until you reach the airport -- the cycle tracks head all the way out there.
Cycling in Copenhagen —
If losing is too much, hop on a bike and keep riding until you reach the airport -- the cycle tracks head all the way out there.
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She may be underwhelming but she offers the perfect place to contemplate Eurovision success -- or failure.
Little Mermaid —
She may be underwhelming but she offers the perfect place to contemplate Eurovision success -- or failure.
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