Canticum Certamine 14

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**Canticum Certamine 14**, often known as **CC 14**, is the fourteenth edition of Canticum Certamine. It took place in Norway, following Amalie Holt Kleive's victory in the previous edition with the song "Sier ingenting." It was the first time Norway hosted the contest.

Due to Cuba's unsuccessful run in the previous edition, as well as a general lack of viewership from guest broadcasters, CBU decided to scratch the idea of inviting guest countries each edition, focusing on countries within the broadcasting union.

The winner of this edition was Hezen, representing Belarus with the song "So We Happen", Marking Belarus' second win in the contest, making Belarus the first ever country to win the contest more than once. The runner-up, Sweden, also gained their second second-place in the contest. Denmark finished in third place - their first top three ever, while Cyprus, Switzerland and Latvia completed the top six of the edition. This edition the Czech Republic achieved their first top ten result ever.

## Location

Norway is a country known for its stunning natural beauty, from its fjords and mountains to its forests and lakes. It is located in Scandinavia and shares borders with Sweden, Finland, and Russia. Norway is also known for its rich cultural heritage, including traditional Norwegian music. This music includes a variety of folk songs, fiddle music, and dance tunes that reflect the country's history and traditions. Norwegian music has a unique sound that is characterized by the use of traditional instruments such as the Hardanger fiddle, which is a type of violin with a distinct set of strings that produce a rich, resonant sound.

## Format

### Semi-final allocation draw

The draw to determine the allocation of the participating countries into their respective semi-finals took place on the 12th of May 2023. The first part of the draw determined in which semi-final the Big Six would have to vote. The second part of the draw decided in which half of the respective semi-finals each country would perform, with the exact running order determined by the producers of the show at a later date. Twenty countries will participate in both semi-finals, respectively. From each semi-final, ten countries will join the "Big 6" in the final, where a total of twenty-six countries will participate.

The forty semi-finalists were allocated into six pots, based on their geographical place and cultural similarities. Drawing from different pots helps in reducing the chance of so-called neighbour voting and increasing suspense in the semi-finals. Each time a country was drawn from the pot, its semi-final and half of the semi-final was determined.

The six pots were the following:

* Kosovo
* Moldova
* Montenegro
* North Macedonia
* Serbia
* Slovenia
* France
* Italy
* Malta
* Monaco
* San Marino
* Bulgaria
* Czech Republic
* Hungary
* Kazakhstan
* Poland
 Pot 4
 * Lebanon
* Morocco
* Portugal
* Russia
* Spain
* Uzbekistan
* Estonia
* Faroe Islands
* Finland
* Iceland
* Latvia
* Sweden
* Belgium
* Germany
* Ireland
* Luxembourg
* Netherlands
* Switzerland

## Participating countries

### Semi-final 1

Twenty countries participated in the first semi-final. Croatia, Norway and United Kingdom also voted in this semi-final. The highlighted countries qualified for the final.

### Semi-final 2

Twenty countries participated in the second semi-final. Azerbaijan, Cyprus and Lithuania also voted in this semi-final. The highlighted countries qualified for the final.

## Other countries

*Further information: List of countries in Canticum Certamine*