Eurovision winner Dara arrives to screaming fans in Bulgaria

Bulgarian pop star Dara was met by a crowd of fans in Sofia airport on Sunday, celebrating her historic Eurovision win.

The 27-year-old’s tune Bangaranga won Bulgaria its first ever title in the song contest.

“Thank you for being here,” she told fans as she arrived in the Bulgarian capital, Sofia, before adding “I cannot wait to dip my toes in this atmosphere”.

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