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In 600-hour creation, Malaysian powerhouse Aina Abdul joins 11 nations in historic Eurovision Asia debut

BANGKOK, Nov 13 — Singers from 11 nations will compete Saturday in the first Asia edition of Eurovision, the telev...

In 600-hour creation, Malaysian powerhouse Aina Abdul joins 11 nations in historic Eurovision Asia debut

Bangkok, November 13 - Eleven nations will compete in the first Eurovision Asia edition, a televised singing contest known for its lavish outfits, soaring vocals, geopolitics and potential for global stardom. Contestants include a Mongolian advisor, a K-pop star and a Bhutanese singer making his first international appearance. Aina Abdul, from Malaysia, is one of the competitors who prepared her performance for six hundred hours, dressed in a 600-hour dress made by hand.

The contest is broadcast live in participating countries and several others, as well as on YouTube, potentially reaching millions of viewers. Aina hopes to gain more fame and showcase the best of Malaysian music on this prestigious platform.

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