Antigoni and Akylas attend the Eurovision 2026 turquoise carpet event in Vienna

On Sunday, May 10, the 70th Eurovision Song Contest began with a turquoise carpet event held at the Vienna City Hall in Austria. The representative of Cyprus, Antigoni, walked the carpet accompanied by the traditional Cypriot song 'Tillyrkottissa'. While one report claims she was dressed in a traditional costume, other sources focus on her dance performance. During the same event, the artist Akylas made his entrance to the venue. According to reports, his appearance was accompanied by the theme music from 'Zorba the Greek'. The event serves as the official opening ceremony for the participants of the 2026 contest.