: After qualifying from the second semi-final in 5th place, the song ultimately finished 14th in the Grand Final with 69 points.
: 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. : After qualifying from the second semi-final in
: For many, the performance was seen as a rejection of outside influences in favor of celebrating an authentic Moldovan and Romanian heritage. : The lyrics describe the hora as a
: The lyrics describe the hora as a "dance of fire" and a "game of love" that brings luck and life. It emphasizes inclusivity, calling for both "young and older" to join the dance so it can be "heard in the entire world". Contest Impact : It was notably more popular
Watch Nelly Ciobanu's energetic live performance of 'Hora din Moldova' at the 2009 Grand Final in Moscow:
: 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
: 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.