First Eurovision Asia Song Contest held in Thailand

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According to The Guardian, the first Eurovision Asia song contest is being held in Bangkok, Thailand, on Saturday. The event features 11 countries and is a more compact affair than the European version. Due to restrictive attitudes toward homosexuality in some of the participating countries, the overt campness and LGBTQ+ representation typically associated with the European contest have been tempered. The report by Martin Belam highlights various acts from countries including Malaysia, the Philippines, Laos, Mongolia, Nepal, and Vietnam, noting a mix of pop anthems and ballads. The article also mentions that Dara, the 2026 Eurovision winner, will perform during the interval show.