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MANILA, Philippines – The NBA announced on Tuesday, January 31, that it will celebrate the first-ever NBA Filipino Heritage Week in a weeklong event from March 13 to 19 in the Philippines.
The NBA said in a press statement that the event, held “to celebrate Philippine culture with millions of Filipino fans around the world,” will include a viewing party with an NBA legend, an NBA Cares event, and social media activations via the league’s Facebook and Twitter accounts in the Philippines.
The announcement said the Golden State Warriors as well as the Miami Heat will host Filipino Heritage Nights in March, featuring in-arena Philippine-themed activations including musical performances and giveaways as part of the celebration.
Matchups to watch out for during Heritage Week include the Heat – coached by Filipino-American Erik Spoelstra – taking on the New Orleans Pelicans on March 15 (the following day in Manila), as well as another Heat game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 17 (March 18 in Manila).
The Warriors, for their part, will battle the Milwaukee Bucks on March 18 (March 19 in Manila). – Rappler.com
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