On November 8, True North Sports + Entertainment will honour Filipino culture with the very first Filipino Heritage Night, as the Winnipeg Jets play host in a game against Jason Robertson (Filipino-American) and the Dallas Stars.
The club recently unveiled the specialty themed sweaters that it will wear during warmups as well as its professionally designed logo. Filipino Heritage Night will also feature food, music and community collaborations throughout the game.
The jerseys worn for warmup will be auctioned off post-game in support of Filipino youth initiatives across the city. Clothing featuring the Filipino Heritage Night logo will also be available for purchase at Jets Gear. The Tagalog language will be used at times during the in-arena entertainment, while Filipino disc jockeys and in-game entertainment officials will serve the Jets' community while honouring their traditions.
Filipino Choir Musica will lead the national anthems, while specialty food items will be available for purchase within the concourse. Grilled Chicken Adobo Bowls, Traditional Pork Lumpia, and Chicken Adobo Skewers will be available for purchase at all Aviator Grill locations.
Winnipeg has long been known as a city with a rich heritage for those of Filipino descent. Owning the third-largest Filipino population across Canada behind Toronto (275K) and Vancouver (135K), Winnipeg's 80K Filipinos make up roughly one tenth of its total population.
The Jets will honour a total of four of Manitoba's diverse cultures with specialty cultural celebrations on game nights throughout the season. On top of the November 8 Filipino Heritage Night, Winnipeg will also honour Black History Night (Feb. 28), WASAC (Winnipeg Aboriginal Sports Achievement Centre) Night (March 4) and South Asian Heritage Night (Feb. 11).
From the Jets:
"One of the hallmarks of the logo design is representation of the eight-ray golden sun surrounding the Jets roundel; the sun is a prominent symbol on the Filipino flag and within the culture. Three stars within the circle, also found on the Filipino flag, represent the three major island groups of the Philippines – Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The three colours of the Filipino flag are overlayed on the jet reflecting the integration of Filipino heritage into Canadian culture. Inclusion of a traditional textile pattern further embodies the bold and festive spirit of the Filipino community."
The club recently unveiled the specialty themed sweaters that it will wear during warmups as well as its professionally designed logo. Filipino Heritage Night will also feature food, music and community collaborations throughout the game.
The jerseys worn for warmup will be auctioned off post-game in support of Filipino youth initiatives across the city. Clothing featuring the Filipino Heritage Night logo will also be available for purchase at Jets Gear. The Tagalog language will be used at times during the in-arena entertainment, while Filipino disc jockeys and in-game entertainment officials will serve the Jets' community while honouring their traditions.
Filipino Choir Musica will lead the national anthems, while specialty food items will be available for purchase within the concourse. Grilled Chicken Adobo Bowls, Traditional Pork Lumpia, and Chicken Adobo Skewers will be available for purchase at all Aviator Grill locations.
Winnipeg has long been known as a city with a rich heritage for those of Filipino descent. Owning the third-largest Filipino population across Canada behind Toronto (275K) and Vancouver (135K), Winnipeg's 80K Filipinos make up roughly one tenth of its total population.
The Jets will honour a total of four of Manitoba's diverse cultures with specialty cultural celebrations on game nights throughout the season. On top of the November 8 Filipino Heritage Night, Winnipeg will also honour Black History Night (Feb. 28), WASAC (Winnipeg Aboriginal Sports Achievement Centre) Night (March 4) and South Asian Heritage Night (Feb. 11).
From the Jets:
"One of the hallmarks of the logo design is representation of the eight-ray golden sun surrounding the Jets roundel; the sun is a prominent symbol on the Filipino flag and within the culture. Three stars within the circle, also found on the Filipino flag, represent the three major island groups of the Philippines – Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The three colours of the Filipino flag are overlayed on the jet reflecting the integration of Filipino heritage into Canadian culture. Inclusion of a traditional textile pattern further embodies the bold and festive spirit of the Filipino community."
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