Vietnam won the reinstated Intervision Song Contest, which was held in Moscow on Saturday and Sunday, the first event by name since the cancellation of the Eurovision. The victory comes after a U.S. rival withdrew, and this created global interest in the contest. More than 20 countries participated, and the organizers held Interversion as a site to facilitate cultural interaction in accordance with Russian concepts of traditional values.
The performance of Vietnam was acclaimed as a blend of modern pop and cultural elements The competition that was popular during the Soviet period is being restored as Moscow aims to build in its cultural reach amid difficult relationships with Western countries.
