Finland was represented at the

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with the song "", composed by Matti Puurtinen, with lyrics by Jukka Saarinen, and performed by

Katri Helena Katri Helena Kalaoja (; born 17 August 1945) is a Finnish singer. Career Katri Helena released her first songs in 1963 and has since sold over 630,000 certified records, which makes her the second-best-selling female soloist in Finland ...

. The Finnish participating broadcaster, (Yle), selected its entry in the contest through a national final. This was Katri Helena's second Eurovision appearance, 14 years after represent .

Before Eurovision

''1993''

(Yle) held the national final, ''1993'', at its television studios in

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, hosted by Ari Korvola. Four performers took part, each singing two songs, with the winner chosen by voting from eleven regional juries.

At Eurovision

On the night of the final Katri Helena performed 17th in the running order, following and preceding . At the close of voting "" had received 20 points (the highest an 8 from ), placing Finland 17th of the 25 entries. The Finnish jury awarded its 12 points to .

Voting

References

External links

* {{Eurovision Song Contest 1993

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Countries in the Eurovision Song Contest 1993

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