Eurovision 2009: Hora Din Moldova - Nelly Ciobanu (official Video) -

: In Moldovan culture, the hora is a staple for weddings, festivals, and New Year's Eve, designed to make people feel good and foster group cohesion. Contest Impact

: Nelly Ciobanu, an established singer who can perform in 11 languages, brought a mix of professional vocal stability and high-tempo folk energy to the stage. : In Moldovan culture, the hora is a

: After qualifying from the second semi-final in 5th place, the song ultimately finished 14th in the Grand Final with 69 points. : It was notably more popular with the

: It was notably more popular with the professional juries (placing 10th) than with the public televote (placing 13th). Fans often remember it as an "absolute bop" and a classic example of Moldova's ability to bring fierce cultural pride to the contest despite limited resources. : In Moldovan culture

Watch Nelly Ciobanu's energetic live performance of 'Hora din Moldova' at the 2009 Grand Final in Moscow: