DARA returned to Bulgaria after her Eurovision triumph to a massive public celebration at Vasil Levski Airport in Sofia, where fans, relatives and media gathered to welcome the singer who secured the country’s first victory in the competition’s 70-year history.
At her first press conference on home soil, she urged young artists and supporters of culture to believe in themselves. “Dream boldly, work hard and your hard work will pay off,” she said, stressing that persistence and collective support for the arts were essential for Bulgaria’s creative development.
The arrival turned into a large public event, with hundreds of fans waving national flags and filling Terminal 2. The singer was greeted with chants of her Eurovision song “Bangaranga,” alongside flowers, balloons, applause and emotional scenes of celebration following her return from Vienna.
Addressing the crowd, DARA thanked supporters for what she described as a shared national achievement. “We have just done something very big for Bulgarian music, and I hope this is a lesson that we must support all performers and artists more,” she said, adding that Bulgaria has many talented creators who need stronger public backing to succeed internationally.
