3rd NY Knicks Filipino American Heritage Night to kick off with the Raptors

NY Knicks faces off with Toronto Raptors at their Filipino American Heritage Night at The Garden | Photo from @naffaa.ny/Instagram

Basketball, great music, and Filipino food classics all come together at the third annual New York Knicks Filipino American Heritage Night. Organized by the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) and Madison Square Garden, the celebration will be held on Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. EST.

This year, the New York Knicks is taking on the Toronto Raptors for this tribute to more than 200,000 Filipino Americans in the New York area, where 60 percent live in New York City.

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The event aims to unite the Filipino-American community in sharing their heritage with the world. Apart from the basketball game, attendees can catch special performances of Broadway Barkada performing the national anthem and beats by DJ Bles-sed. 

It is made possible with the help of community partners such as the Philippine Consulate General in New York, NYC Filipinos, Project Barkada, and many more.

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Part of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to NaFFAA and its causes. Each ticket package includes a game ticket and an exclusive New York Knicks hat co-branded with the Filipino flag.

And Filipino snacks aren’t the only goods on sale at the event. Watch out for exclusive releases from brands like Project Barkada’s limited Knicks Jolobear sweatshirt.