Winnipeg Jets hold first NHL Filipino Heritage Night

Rhia Alcantara | TFC News Winnipeg

<figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AJiUUgRsO6Q?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div><p>It was a historical night for many Filipinos not only in Winnipeg but in the entire Canada, as True North Sports + Entertainment honored Filipino culture with the very first Filipino Heritage Night during a National Hockey League (NHL) game.</p><p>It was hosted by the Winnipeg Jets who faced off against the Dallas Stars. Specialty themed jerseys were worn during the warm-up, with its professionally designed logo set to be auctioned off post-game in support of Filipino youth initiatives across the city.</p><p>The Filipino Heritage Night featured food, music, and culture highlighting many Filipino talents on and off stage.</p><p>They included students from Sisler&#x27;s CREATE program led by Sam Balanial who collaborated with the Winnipeg Jets game presentation team on key visual presentation elements showcased throughout the game. Meanwhile, Filipino choir Musica performed a powerful rendition of the US and Canadian national anthems.</p><p>&quot;Felt so proud, at the same time, we are very proud as Canadians too. We always take this with pride and honor,&quot; Musica artistic director Dante Aviso said.</p><p>Winnipeg has one of the world&#x27;s largest Filipino population outside the Philippines. Roughly 10% of the total population of the greater Winnipeg area, on a per-capita basis, are Filipinos.</p>

The Winnipeg Jets paid tribute to Filipinos by hosting the first ever Filipino Heritage Night during a National Hockey League game.

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Winnipeg Jets hold first NHL Filipino Heritage Night

Winnipeg Jets hold first NHL Filipino Heritage Night

Rhia Alcantara | TFC News Winnipeg

Published Nov 28, 2022 10:15 AM PHT

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