Held at the Etihad Arena,the region’s largest indoor multi-purpose venue, the Harlem Globetrotters combine basketball wizardry with lively crowd interaction, making it suitable for sports fans of all ages. As international favourites, the team have played more than 26,000 exhibition games in 124 countries and territories. Their performance, called ‘Spread Game’, mixes ankle breaking moves, jaw-dropping swag and slam-dunks.
To the delight of spectators, this three-hour show will begin with a warm up act, the team’s signature song of Brother Bones’ whistled version of “Sweet Georgia Brown.” Next,their mascot “Globie” will usher in the Spread Game Tour with a mixture of sport and comedy making this entertaining performance an experience like no other.
Robin Solomon, Counselor for Public Affairs at the U.S. Embassy to the UAE,commented, “We are thrilled to welcome the American icons—the internationally acclaimed basketball team the Harlem Globetrotters—to the UAE. The U.S. Mission is very proud to partner with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and the Department of Culture and Tourism in bringing the best in American culture and entertainment to UAE audiences.”
Tickets for the Harlem Globetrotters Spread Game Tour are available to purchase at www.etihadarena.ae
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