Here at Eurovision Ireland, we are taking a historical look back on our favourite Contests past and present, on the very day they took place. Today it’s November 25th:

Sunday 25th November 2018

On this day in 2018, the 16th edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest took place in Minsk, Belarus. Kazakhstan & Wales debuted, while Azerbaijan, France & Israel all returned. Cyprus withdrew. Poland took victory with Roksana Węgiel performing “Anyone I Want to Be” and 215 points.

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovision Ireland & YouTube/EBU