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Arts & culture

Indian Matchmaking’s Emmy nomination: why we need a reality check
Why are we still in denial about the reality of Indian Matchmaking?
July 27, 2021
Community

Sahil Mroke on creative direction, collaboration and everything in between
Sahil Mroke spoke to 5X Press about the collab between Vancity Bhangra and Imagine Van Gogh.
July 20, 2021
Arts & culture

Never Have I Ever Season 2 takes a deeper dive into the coming of age genre
Season 2 explores female friendships and eating disorders through its brown characters.
July 20, 2021
Community

The history of the Punjabi market and the importance of South Asian stories being told by South Asians
5X Press looks at the Punjabi Market audio tour and speaks with the guiding voice, Gurp Sian.
July 20, 2021
Arts & culture

The 5X Festival Block Party is back in person this year and tickets are limited -- you won't want to miss out!
5X Festival’s annual Block Party is back this year and more hype than ever before.
July 20, 2021
Conversation

The harassment faced by Harsha Walia speaks to the treatment of racialized women on the frontlines of activism
The online harassment of Harsha Walia shows the need for more Indigenous-immigrant solidarity.
July 14, 2021
News

#FreeBritney and what it means for women everywhere
Following the #FreeBritany case makes us wonder about the implications of ownership on women.
July 13, 2021
Community

Born, bred, and brought up in Surrey: lyricist Chani Nattan speaks about the making of Diljit's latest track
Chani Nattan speaks to 5X Press about his recent collaboration with Intense and Diljit Dosanjh
July 13, 2021
What's trending

The double standards of Sha’Carri Richardson’s Olympic ban highlights the treatment of Black women in Sports
How the treatment of Sha’Carri Richardson in the Olympics is systemically racist.
July 13, 2021
Conversation

The unfair taboo of brown girls and tattoos
Why tattoos are vital to South Asian culture, and how one Gujarati artist is embracing it all.
June 30, 2021
Conversation

Why the cancellation of Sidhu Moose Wala’s 2019 5X Fest performance is still relevant
In 2019, the RCMP banned Sidhu Moose Wala from 5X Fest. Let's look at why that's still relevant.
June 30, 2021
Arts & culture

Fearless and unique: queer artist Jag Nagra’s work is all about the expression of authenticity
5X Press talks to artist Jag Nagra about her art and the conversations she hopes it will spark.
June 30, 2021

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Arts & culture

Surrey-based lyricist Chani Nattan gives us a sneak peak into his collab with Inderpal Moga and TVGUCCI
The artist spoke to 5X Press about the inspiration for the boundary breaking new track.
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2/22/23
Community

In search of an Indo-Canadian home
Mann reflects upon her experiences of belonging to a Punjabi community while growing up in B.C.
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2/16/23
Conversation

Mental health crises in public spaces deserve to be met with compassion and support
Shaming, belittling or degrading someone for experiencing a mental health episode is never okay.
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2/16/23
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Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience makes its way to Surrey

The immersive exhibit revisits Van Gogh’s famous works with new interpretations
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2/14/23
Conversation

How the transition to post academic life is teaching me to accept myself as I am
"Exceeding academically and being rewarded for my work was how I learned to measure my worth."
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2/1/23
Arts & culture

Pakistani-Canadian artist Sara Khan’s latest exhibit is a meditation on home, migration and lineage
The exhibit titled 'Mitti Ke Teelay' (Mounds of Soil) features a lush body of watercolour works
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2/1/23
What's trending

Discourses I hated this week: Oscar snubs and Tarte’s Dubai influencer trip
The Oscars remain a boys club, and a cosmetic company's latest brand trip is causing suspicion
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1/26/23

Exploring the TikTok trend that reconsiders what is means to 'dress your age'
What's age got to do with it?
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1/26/23
Community

Panel discussion about the struggles of international students highlights the need for institutional and community support

Community members gathered in Surrey to discuss the exploitation of international students
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1/26/23

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