Sirusho In London

Unzipped: Gay Armenia reports that Armenia’s Eurovision Song Contest entrant, Sirusho, was recently in London as part of a promotional tour arranged as part of the international song competition. During her visit, Sirusho was the guest of the London-Armenian community’s Navasardian cultural centre.

First question was about “Qele, qele” – whether it is Armenian name? (surprise, surprise!) In response, Sirusho reminded the audience about famous Armenian composer Komitas’s “Qele, qele” song.

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She will become the first female artist to represent Armenia at the Eurovision Song Contest and is the first Armenian Eurovision representative to visit the UK on a promotional tour. Most observers also note that comparing with the previous two years, Sirusho’s promotional tours are much better organised. She is now heading to Germany, the Netherlands and France.

Sirusho is among favourites to win (or at least to be among top scorers) in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, as per Internet fans and betting agencies. Armenia’s former Eurovision representatives Andre and Hayko, who both scored 8th place, will join her in Belgrade as part of the country’s support group.

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Significant part of the audience were children. They were also the most active in asking questions.

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Good luck, Sirusho!

Photo: Onnik Krikorian / Oneworld Multimedia 2008