Finland was represented by Kristina Hautala, with the song "Kun kello käy", at the

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, which took place on 6 April in

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Before Eurovision

National final

The Finnish Final was held on February 10 at the YLE TV Studios in

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. It was hosted by Liisa Horelli. The winner was chosen by postcard voting where each voter awarded 5, 3 and 1 points to his three favorite songs. The results were announced on 2nd March.

At Eurovision

On the night of the final Kristina Hautala performed ninth in the running order, following Sweden and preceding France. The entry was conducted by

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. At the close of voting, Finland picked up one point from Norway and placed joint last with the Netherlands of the 17 entries.

Sources

Viisukuppila, Muistathan: Suomen karsinnat 1968

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