The opening ceremony of the Eurovision Song Contest took place yesterday.

Axar.az reports that 34 participants from 39 countries took part in the event held in Rotterdam. They walked on the red carpet and answered journalists' questions.

Samira Efendi, representing Azerbaijan, also attended the ceremony.

Note that the semifinal will be held on May 18 and 20, and the final on May 22. Samira Efendi will represent our country with the song "Mata Hari". Our representative will take the stage in the first semifinal.