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Armenia's 2010 Eurovision Performance - Blog Post 2

  Armenia’s 2010 Eurovision Performance The Eurovision Song Contest is known to give entertaining performances and represent their countries in distinctive ways. Armenia presents their national identity in the song contest with singing about their historical past that shaped them into who they are today. The country has faced and overcome hardships within the past 100 years, in which the song “Apricot Stone”, sung by Eva Rivas, portrays that with the message that they can conquer any difficulties that approach them if they have the love from the motherland, Armenia, given to them through apricots.  “Apricot Stone” was performed at the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest, held in Oslo, Norway. Finishing 7th in the grand final, the performers included singer Eva Rivas, Flute musician Djivan Gasparyan, a dancer, and three background singers who all contributed to such a symbolistic performance. Eva Rivas spent her life singing in Armenia, where as a soloist, won several awards in her ca...
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The National Self (and the Other) (REVISED)

The National Self (and Other) (REVISED) According to Triandafyllidou (1998), “National Identity'' is defined as a group of people who share a common area, culture, economy, traditions and rights, where its uniqueness contrasts with other nations to differentiate itself. National identity is internal and external - inward and outward groups that contrast with each other depending on the point of view one is standing in, causing there to be significant others. Significant others are therefore other nations that are perceived as a threat to one’s borders and cultural integrity. Armenia, a small Eurasian country, has its national identity of unique traditions and cultures that are different from other countries. Armenia has a contribution to not only the topic of the Eurovision Song Contest, but also a worldwide contribution that brings out their distinct and unique nation. Armenia’s national identity stands out from other countries due to their unique aspects such as their languag...
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3 Minute Narrated Briefing - Armenia

Here is my 3 Minute Narrated Briefing on Armenia:  
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Welcome to Three Minute Armenia!

 Hello! Welcome to the Eurovision Song Contest, first up..Armenia! When deciding what country to focus on who participates in the Eurovision Song Contest, I became intrigued with the Southeastern region. With Armenia being one of the choices, I did some research and looked at previous Armenian performances in Eurovision. Armenia provided the contest with a variety of different music styles, in which I found interesting and decided to choose the country! Prior to the class, I did not know what to expect because of my lack of knowledge of the Eurovision Song Contest. As far as I know, a majority of the class, including myself, assumed a class called "UCOR 1400 - Eurovision" would be about European history! To our luck, 5 minutes into the first Zoom session, our professor assured us what this class will be about. Although I am walking into this class with little to no knowledge of Eurovision and Armenia, I am truly eager to learn more about this widely known song contest as well...
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