FYR Macedonia: A gift to the City of Oslo

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At the opening ceremony for the Eurovision Song Contest in Oslo, the Mayor of Oslo was presented a very special gift by the delegation of the FYR Macedonia.

The Head of Delegation for Macedonia, Ms. Gordana Andrashevska handed a special present to Mr. Fabian Stang the Mayor of Oslo.

Speaking of about this presentation Ms Andrashevska said this is a gift given as a token of gratitude and high appreciation for the efforts the City of Oslo makes for the Eurovision Song Contest and in good memory from Macedonia. The present is a Butterfly, a special filigree hand made product of Macedonia, which represents a broach from Macedonia from the 19th Century. The Butterfly has a symbolic meaning connected with the content of this year's Macedonian entry.

The Mayor, Mr. Stag expressed his satisfaction and thankfulness to the delegation for the special present and wished good luck and success to the Macedonian delegation.

This years entry FYR Macedonia is Jas ja imam silata and will be performed by Gjoko Taneski in the first semi final of the Eurovision Song Contest.