Georgia's Identity on Stage
Georgia’s Identity on Stage The way someone presents themselves to the world is the they will be perceived by others. It’s human nature for people to judge and form preconceptions about others. The same can be said about nations. When they’re putting their best foot forward, they emphasize characteristics that separate themselves from others and shy away from things that place them in a negative light. This holds true (or not) in the way that different countries present themselves at the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC). Due to the national scale of the contest, countries aim to portray themselves as having a good reputation and image. Because of this, the way a country (such as Georgia) presents them self at Eurovision may not align with their national identity. Performances by Georgia in 2017 and 2018 support their national identity in certain aspects while other areas serve as a conflict. The song “Keep the Faith” (Georgia) was performed by Tamara Gachechiladze in 2017. Watching ...