SF Giants hosts sold-out Filipino Heritage Night

Filipino Heritage Night has been an annual celebration by the San Francisco Giants since 2008.

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The San Francisco Giants hosted their annual Filipino Heritage Night for the 2024 season. It was a sold-out special event ticket, featuring a commemorative jersey that pays homage to the traditional Barong Tagalog.Filipino Heritage Night has been an annual celebration by the San Francisco Giants since 2008.Pinoy pride was on full display as fans came out to Oracle Park to cheer on the Giants as they took on the Chicago White Sox.But even after getting past the gates, fans who held a special event ticket had to wait in another line to grab their commemorative Filipino Heritage Night jersey, created by Fil-Am Andre Sibayan.&ldquo;Filipinos got swag,&quot; said Balay Kreative&#39;s Andre Sibayan. &quot;When they come out, they want to show out. I wanted there to be something that was not only easy to wear but [also] easy to match.&quot;And while Filipino Heritage Night is celebrated at least once a season, Filipino talent and culture are always on full display at the ballpark.Fil-Am Ieanna Cruz &mdash; also known as DJ Umami &mdash; is the resident DJ for the Giants.She is an integral part of the in-game entertainment at Oracle Park.As a daughter of Filipino immigrants, Cruz, who grew up as a fan, said her opportunity with the Giants is coming full circle.&ldquo;I was basically taken to American sports games,&quot; she said. &quot;Working here and seeing us being represented just speaks to my inner child. For these organizations to represent us in this way is so incredibly special.&rdquo;And among the wide range of food options at Oracle Park, lumpia and other Filipino favorites are also on the menu.Fil-Am Alex Retodo is the owner and operator of The Lumpia Company&mdash;the only Filipino food stand in all of professional baseball.Filipino folk dance and martial arts were also featured outside the park as well as on the field.The Giants defeated the White Sox, 4 to1.

&ldquo;Filipinos got swag,&quot; said Balay Kreative&#39;s Andre Sibayan. &quot;When they come out, they want to show out. I wanted there to be something that was not only easy to wear but [also] easy to match.&quot;And while Filipino Heritage Night is celebrated at least once a season, Filipino talent and culture are always on full display at the ballpark.Fil-Am Ieanna Cruz &mdash; also known as DJ Umami &mdash; is the resident DJ for the Giants.She is an integral part of the in-game entertainment at Oracle Park.As a daughter of Filipino immigrants, Cruz, who grew up as a fan, said her opportunity with the Giants is coming full circle.&ldquo;I was basically taken to American sports games,&quot; she said. &quot;Working here and seeing us being represented just speaks to my inner child. For these organizations to represent us in this way is so incredibly special.&rdquo;And among the wide range of food options at Oracle Park, lumpia and other Filipino favorites are also on the menu.Fil-Am Alex Retodo is the owner and operator of The Lumpia Company&mdash;the only Filipino food stand in all of professional baseball.Filipino folk dance and martial arts were also featured outside the park as well as on the field.The Giants defeated the White Sox, 4 to1.

Pinoy pride was on full display as fans came out to Oracle Park to cheer on the Giants as they took on the Chicago White Sox.But even after getting past the gates, fans who held a special event ticket had to wait in another line to grab their commemorative Filipino Heritage Night jersey, created by Fil-Am Andre Sibayan.

The San Francisco Giants hosted their annual Filipino Heritage Night for the 2024 season. It was a sold-out special event ticket, featuring a commemorative jersey that pays homage to the traditional Barong Tagalog.Filipino Heritage Night has been an annual celebration by the San Francisco Giants since 2008.

Filipino Heritage Night has been an annual celebration by the San Francisco Giants since 2008.

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San Francisco Giants hosts sold-out Filipino Heritage Night

San Francisco Giants hosts sold-out Filipino Heritage Night