Himalaya TV, the Nepalese national broadcaster, have chosen their representative during ‘Nepal Decides’ – their national selection for Eurovision Asia 2026, in Bangkok.

Moments ago (European time), Himalaya TV held ‘Nepal Decides’. Pratik Himal Rai will represent Nepal with ‘Ananta Maya’, following a combined vote from the Professional Jury (40%), Philippine Public (40%) and the Rest of the World vote (20%). You can watch the official video of ‘Ananta Maya’ below:

The results were as follows:

1. Beyond – “Control”
2. Amit Baral – “Sundar Sansar”
3. Meghna Gewali – “Kanchi Nani”
4. Allam Aadesh – “Byakta” – 2nd
5. Amrita Limbu – “Madhos Raat”
6. Prithvi Khanal – “Dhumba Talai Ma”
7. Bullet Flo x Preeti Kaur – “Golden Danfe” – 3rd
8. Nirmala Ghale – “Mero Message Ko Answer Khoi”
9. Pratik Himal Rai – “Ananta Maya” – Winner
10. RC Rimal – “K Maya Yesto Huncha Ho”
11. Suraj Tamang – “Gorkhali Keto”

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovoix & YouTube/SongGeet