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Culture, community and conversation. 5X Press is the essential South Asian youth culture magazine in Canada, covering all things arts & culture, trending topics, news, & so much more. We connect our community to one another, and to the world. 5X Press is written and published in Surrey, BC, by a team of 14 writers. Edited by Interim Editor, Harpo Mander.

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WORLD BHANGRA DAY ON ZOOM

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, World Bhangra Day goes virtual
News

Donate to help COVID relief in India

A curated and verified list of fundraisers that you can donate to
News

#SaveAfghanSikhs

Afghan Sikhs plea for safety: Call to action
Arts & culture

Stay Inspired During #TheLongLockdown

Riz Ahmed is taking his Long Goodbye Tour Online with new content each week
Arts & culture

“Book” these reads into your social distancing schedule

Reads that’ll transport you so deeply into their pages, even the travel-ban can’t hold you back
Arts & culture

What’s Poppin, God? Mindy Kaling’s “Never Have I Ever” is almost here!

The perfect balance of nostalgia and belly-induced laughter awaits in Mindy Kaling’s newest series
Community

The Antidote Tapes by Decibel Entertainment

"Love, positivity, art, & culture are some of the beautiful things that hold humanity together"
Conversation

#metoo movement in India

Netflix’s film “Guilty” serves as a reminder that perhaps the movement still has a long way to go
Arts & culture

Cornershop Releases New LP “England is a Garden”

Britpop band famous for their political music, releases new LP “England is a Garden,” after 3 years
Arts & culture

Riz Ahmed’s “The Long Goodbye” is a Breakup Album Done right

His most recent short film and hip-hop album describes Riz’s breakup with Britain
Conversation

To All of the Womxn Who Came Before Me

A Reflection of a South Asian Womxn’s Experience in 2020
Community

The Singh Brothers wrestle at WWE Smackdown in Vancouver

The Bollywood inspired tag-team duo reflect on the obstacles they overcame to get to the WWE

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News

Get Creative These 30 Days of Ramadan

30daysoframadan is a platform for creatives to share their experiences this month
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4/25/20
Arts & culture

A new addition to the Vancouver Fringe Festival

Rohit Chokhani—Vancouver Fringe Festival’s newest executive director
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4/16/20
News

South Asian Arts Resiliency Fund

Assisting US-based South Asian arts workers in the performing arts, film, visual arts etc.
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4/9/20
Community

The Blume sisters help source 10,000 N95 Masks

The Ghatrora sisters are committed to providing healthcare resources to their community
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4/9/20
Community

WORLD BHANGRA DAY ON ZOOM

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, World Bhangra Day goes virtual
Read Article
4/9/20
News

Donate to help COVID relief in India

A curated and verified list of fundraisers that you can donate to
Read Article
4/9/20
News

#SaveAfghanSikhs

Afghan Sikhs plea for safety: Call to action
Read Article
4/2/20
Arts & culture

Stay Inspired During #TheLongLockdown

Riz Ahmed is taking his Long Goodbye Tour Online with new content each week
Read Article
4/2/20
Arts & culture

“Book” these reads into your social distancing schedule

Reads that’ll transport you so deeply into their pages, even the travel-ban can’t hold you back
Read Article
3/26/20

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