Hungary in the Eurovision Song Contest 1997
| Hungary in the Eurovision Song Contest 1997 | ||||
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| Eurovision Song Contest 1997 | ||||
| Participating broadcaster | Magyar Televízió (MTV) | |||
| Country | Hungary | |||
| Selection process | National final | |||
| Selection date | 28 February 1997 | |||
| Competing entry | ||||
| Song | "Miért kell, hogy elmenj?" | |||
| Artist | V.I.P. | |||
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| Placement | ||||
| Final result | 12th, 39 points | |||
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Hungary was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1997 with the song "Miért kell, hogy elmenj?", composed by Viktor Rakonczai, with lyrics by Krisztina Bokor Fekete, and performed by the band V.I.P. The Hungarian participating broadcaster, Magyar Televízió (MTV), selected its entry through a national final.