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RODA ENTERTAINMENT
GREEK NIGHTS – One of the most popular evenings with visitors to Roda, there is usually a Greek Night somewhere in the village every day throughout the season. There is lots of traditional music & dancing and if you want to join in, you will be made most welcome. There is a complete cross-section of dancers to enjoy, from semi-professional troupes in national dress to waiters & restaurant owners doing it themselves. Look out for announcements outside of the bars, restaurants & hotels.
FESTIVALS – The Greeks are great ones for local festivals and they run right through from Spring until the Autumn. The Roda ‘panagiri’ did not take place in 2008, but it is hope that it will reappear on Mayday, 2009. Within a short distance of Roda, there are festival taking place right through the season – they are usually evening affairs with lots of music, dancing, spit-roast lamb, kebabs and, of course, wine. Visitors are made to feel most welcome, you can even join in with the traditional dancing!
Look out for signs and banners around the island.
SPORTING EVENTS – The top attraction for the last four years has been the televised National Masters Beach Volley-ball competition on the beach in the middle of Roda. Stands are erected and banners unfurled, as the top teams from around Greece compete for the title. It is believed that Roda has secured the venue until at least 2010. The competition takes place over a period of four days in early to mid-June. Early June is also a good time to watch the yachts taking part in the Brindisi to Corfu Regatta as they reach the last leg of their journey as the yachts come into view on the horizon. Some years there is also a meeting of the Corfu Racing Club just outside of the village.
MUSIC – Many of Roda’s bars & restaurants provide music for you enjoy on those long hot evenings. Apart from recorded favourites, there are performers giving live jam sessions, rat pack tributes & Elvis impersonators. The variety of live music changes during the season as new acts are found and promoted.
KARAOKE – Very popular with many of Roda’s visitors, there are karaoke sessions in a number of bars & hotels with tens of thousands of songs available for you to entertain us with. If you have not tried it before, then perhaps the warm summer evenings in Roda will tempt you!
ENTERTAINERS – Each year in Roda, we see a number of comedians, illusionists and other speciality acts. Check out your favourite venue for details.
QUIZES – Test your knowledge every night of the week as someone, somewhere runs an evening quiz. With subjects such as Sport, TV, Movies, Entertainment & General Knowledge, there is something in Roda for everyone.
BINGO – Not the most obvious pastime in the Village, but if you do want to play bingo while in Roda, one or two places can help.
TV SPORT – International sporting events are televised daily at many bars around Roda. So don’t miss out on what your team is up to while you are away!
