Camp or cultural? The Eurovision Song Contest: Dusseldorf braces itself later this month to host the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. With 25 acts, almost as many languages and more than a pinch of kitsch, it's the continent's most loved--and most loathed--musical event.

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Camp or cultural? The Eurovision Song Contest: Dusseldorf braces itself later this month to host the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. With 25 acts, almost as many languages and more than a pinch of kitsch, it's the continent's most loved--and most loathed--musical event.

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This year the 56th final of the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) takes place on May 14 in Dusseldorf, Germany. The competition--celebrated and scorned in equal measure--will attract its share of controversy, political point scoring, cringe-worthy costumes and Euro-trash tunes.

Switzerland has a long, though not always successful, history with the ES...

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