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Hoops, heritage and hype: Armenian Heritage Night in Philly

On Jan. 29, the Philadelphia 76ers hosted their first-ever Armenian Heritage Night, bringing Armenian music and dance to center court.

Middle school students from Armenian Sisters Academy (ASA) performed traditional Armenian dances choreographed by Tory Torcomian. The group also debuted custom merchandise, which fans throughout the arena proudly wore.

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Grace Yacobe

Grace Yacobe is an Armenian-American student passionate about strengthening community and unity within the diaspora. She writes on identity, faith and the future of the Armenian people.

3 Comments

  1. Amazing article, students did such a great job! Thank you for giving them the recognition they deserve!

    1. Thank you Tori for your hard working , the student (Joy) love it and said to me this was different experience to perform to not Armenian crowd more responsibility

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