On Friday, April 7, 2023, Slovenia will be celebrated at the home match of Dallas Mavericks vs. Chicago Bulls at the second “I Feel Slovenia” Night at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. The basketball game will feature the NBA team of the amazing Slovenian player, Luka Dončić.
I feel Slovenia Night is part of a two-year partnership agreement with the Dallas Mavericks. A set of unique events to promote business, sports, science and tourism opportunities for the American market in Slovenia will take place between 6 and 8 April in Dallas, Texas. Next to I Feel Slovenia Night, the Business Investment Conference and the Slovenian Tourism Workshop will be held on 6 April.
As a warm-up, we invite you to browse through exciting stories about Slovenia and discover the homeland of Luka Dončić. Also, you have a chance to win great prizes.
The second-to-last game of the regular part of this year’s NBA season will feature the teams of the Dallas Mavericks and Chicago Bulls.
During the event, the Slovenian central national brand, I feel Slovenia, will be highlighted in the most prominent places in the American Airlines Arena, such as the LED screens along the court, on the basketball structure and on both levels of the arena.
Promotional activities will be carried out during the half-time break and the half-time show. Promotional materials will be distributed to fans at American Airlines Arena before and after the spectacle, and the Dallas Mavericks will highlight the event on all of their communication channels.
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