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Two singers who performed as part of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden on Tuesday were reprimanded by event organizers for wearing pro-Palestinian symbols.

Opening act performer Eric Saade wore a kaffiyeh—a headscarf that can be a symbol of Palestinian solidarity—on his wrist during the show Tuesday. And Irish contestant Bambie Thug told reporters that same night that contest organizers “ordered” them to change their stage make-up before their semi-final performance because of its pro-Palestine references, according to BBC.

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[-] Squizzy@lemmy.world 19 points 5 months ago

No freedom of expression in their art apparently, some bullshit

[-] cosmicrookie@lemmy.world 15 points 5 months ago

I am skipping it this year although I enjoy the show.

[-] Okokimup@lemmy.world 13 points 5 months ago

How dare the part-Palestinian performer wear a symbol of his heritage!

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