Vienna: A Day of Azerbaijan was organized at the Azerbaijan Cultural Center in Vienna to support Jiva (Jamila Hashimova), who will represent Azerbaijan at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. The event was organized by the 'Eurovision' delegation of Azerbaijan and supported by the Azerbaijan Cultural Center.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the event brought together representatives of the countries participating in the competition, Azerbaijanis living in Austria, and friends of Azerbaijani music and culture. Leyla Gasimova, Director of the Azerbaijan Cultural Center in Vienna, emphasized that music is a universal language connecting people, highlighting the contest as a symbol of unity and cultural exchange.
Rovshan Sadigbayli, Azerbaijani Ambassador to Austria, remarked on the significance of Azerbaijan's participation in Eurovision, noting its role in promoting the contemporary culture of the country. The event at the Azerbaijan Cultural Center showcased the rich culture, national music, and cuisine of Azerbaijan.
Among the performers were Azerbaijani pianist, composer, and conductor Abuzar Manafzade, who resides in Austria, as well as musicians Mila Miles and Rilayya, who traveled from Baku to support Jiva. The participants expressed their wishes for the Azerbaijani representative's success, confident in the country's worthy representation in the contest.