Bulgaria's 'Bangaranga' Wins Eurovision Amid Controversy Over Israel's Participation Bulgaria took home the top prize at this year's Eurovision Song Contest with Dara's energetic performance of "Bangaranga.
" However, the real story of the contest was not the music itself, but the controversy surrounding Israel's participation. Eurovision has long prided itself on its ability to bring nations together through music.
Yet, in recent years, the competition has struggled to reconcile its ideals with the complexities of international politics.