Canticum Certamine 10

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**Canticum Certamine 10**, often referred to as **CC 10** is the 10th edition of Canticum Certamine. It took place in Mexico, following Rebecca Black's victory in the ninth edition. It was the first time that Mexico hosted the contest. Televisa chose the Mexico City Arena in Mexico City as the venue for the contest, with Omar Apollo, Raini Rodriguez, Natalia Lafourcade and Eugenio Derbez as the hosts.

Forty-seven countries participated in the edition. Belarus, Cyprus, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Montenegro, Romania and Serbia returned after their absence from the previous editions, Meanwhile Argentina, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, India, Italy, Switzerland and Russia withdrew from the contest.

Hungary won the edition with the song "Welcome To My Island" performed by Caroline Polachek. The song gathered a total of 345 points, 29 points ahead the runner-up, Serbia. Belgium finished on third place, while Belgium, Montenegro and Ukraine completed the top 6 of the edition. Spain got the best result of the big 6 countries this edition, achieving eleventh place.

## Location

Mexico City is a vibrant and dynamic metropolis that is steeped in history and culture. The city is a fascinating blend of ancient and modern, with towering skyscrapers and sleek shopping malls standing side-by-side with centuries-old cathedrals and historic plazas. The city is known for its incredible food, with a diverse array of restaurants and street vendors serving up everything from traditional Mexican cuisine to international fare. The art scene is also thriving, with world-class museums and galleries showcasing everything from pre-Columbian artifacts to contemporary works. The city is also home to some of the most beautiful parks and green spaces in the world, providing a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of city life. Whether you're interested in history, art, food, or just soaking up the vibrant energy of a bustling city, Mexico City is an incredible destination that is sure to leave a lasting impression.

### Bidding phase

After Mexico accepted the hosting of the 10th edition, in January 2023, the broadcaster Televisia announced that three cities across the nation with their venues had applied: Cancún, Mexico City and Monterrey.

According to the delegation's leader, each of the shortlisted host towns has what it takes to accommodate artists and fans from all across the World. The prerequisites of adequate arena capacity, hotel accommodations, and city framework were all taken into account. A final visit to each city was performed in order to determine the 10th edition's host city.

On January 10th, Mexico City was announced as the host city, alongside with Mexico City Arena as the host venue.

**Key**
     Host venue

 Monterrey | Arena Monterrey | 17,600

## Participating countries

### Semi-final 1

Twenty countries participated in the first semi-final. Andorra, Philippines and South Africa also voted in this semi-final. The highlighted countries qualified for the final.

### Semi-final 2

Twenty-one countries participated in the second semi-final. Mexico, New Zealand and Spain also voted in this semi-final. The highlighted countries qualified for the final.