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Khaleej Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Who is 'Aura Farming' boat kid? Why celebrities are grooving to 11-year-old's dance
If you've been on TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube Shorts lately, chances are you've come across the now-iconic video of an Indonesian boy dancing on the bow of a racing boat, exuding cool, calm confidence. That boy is Rayyan Arkan Dikha, and he's not just a viral star—he's now the face of a global trend known as 'Aura Farming.' The short clip (circulated on social media with a trending audio), which originated from the Pacu Jalur boat racing festival in Riau, Indonesia, shows 11-year-old Rayyan in traditional attire, swaying to the rhythm with simple, composed hand gestures, his gaze steady and expression unreadable. Pure vibe, as the internet would call it. Recommended For You But before we dig deeper, what is 'Aura Farming'? Aura Farming is a term born from gamer culture, where "farming" means collecting resources. In social media terms, it's about projecting a vibe so strong, it earns you admiration, likes, reposts, and 'aura points'. And if your vibe is opposite, you may lose your 'aura points.' Rayyan didn't invent aura farming. But his dance? It's the definitive example. Who is Rayyan Arkan Dikha? Rayyan hails from Riau Province, Indonesia, and was participating in the traditional Pacu Jalur boat racing festival, a centuries-old cultural celebration. His role was to perform a morale-boosting dance on the front of a narrow racing boat while rowers paddled in unison. This Indonesian Kid "Aura Farmer" went viral by dancing in front of a boat in a boat race ð¥ð #aura #boatrace #explore #aurafarming #dance #indonesia #fact #tiktok — ð ð ð ð ð ¨ ð ð ð ¡ð â¤ï¸â¨ (@im_saraahh) July 10, 2025 With effortless moves, a serious gaze, and striking composure, Rayyan's boat-top dance was captured in a now-viral video that has garnered millions of views across platforms, sparked thousands of recreations, and captivated the internet with one question: "Who is this kid, and how is he so cool?". Why celebrities and influencers are copying him Rayyan's dance has become a template for cool. Everyone from TikTokers to major stars has tried to recreate his slow, stylised hand movements and boat-top stance. NFL star and Taylor Swift's boyfriend Travis Kelce, rapper Wiz Khalifa, F1 driver Alex Albon, and the Paris Saint-Germain football team are among the big names who've jumped on the trend, in addition to global fashion and lifestyle influencers. Even luxury fashion creators are using his dance style in branded content. Watch videos from Travis, Wiz, Alex and the PSG team below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wiz Khalifa (@wizkhalifa) Tradition meets TikTok What makes this moment even more powerful is that Rayyan was dancing as part of a sacred, local tradition, not a scripted content shoot. The Pacu Jalur race is a point of pride in Indonesian culture, and Rayyan's boat crew entrusted him with the role of 'Togak Luan', the symbolic dancer who channels energy and spirit into the race. His smooth moves were improvised, and Rayyan told BBC Indonesia that he came up with the dance moves himself. Now, he's not just viral, he's been appointed Tourism Ambassador of Riau, the province he comes from, and has already made appearances on national television. Husain Rizvi is a Senior Features Writer who covers entertainment and lifestyle stories and has a profound interest in tech (games) and sports. When he's not working, you can find him at the gym, or finishing a boss fight in a video game. husain@
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Meet Rayyan Arkan Dikha: The Indonesian boy behind the viral 'Aura Farming' boat racing dance
Rayyan Arkan Dikha, an 11-year-old boy from Indonesia's Riau province, has become a global internet sensation. Known for his calm and charismatic moves during a traditional boat race, Dikha's Aura Farming dance has taken over social media platforms worldwide. With his signature sunglasses and traditional black attire, Dikha has captured hearts across continents through his viral video performance on a speeding boat. The Viral 'Aura Farming' Trend Explained The term Aura Farming might sound unusual, but on the internet, it now symbolises confidence, style, and good vibes. It originated from a video featuring Rayyan Arkan Dikha performing calm, repetitive gestures on the bow of a traditional racing boat. His smooth dance, now famously dubbed the Boat Racing Dance, has been recreated by top athletes, celebrities, and content creators globally. From football stars at Paris Saint-Germain to Formula One driver Alex Albon and even NFL player Travis Kelce, everyone's joining the Aura Farming wave. The Cultural Roots: What Is 'Pacu Jalur'? Bros job is to aura farm The performance took place during a local Indonesian festival called Pacu Jalur, which means "boat race" in the regional language. This annual event is held every August to mark Indonesia's Independence Day and has been a tradition since the early 1600s. In this race, teams compete in long, canoe-like boats. Rayyan was not just a participant—he held the role of Togak Luan, the dancer positioned at the tip of the boat whose job is to boost morale and energy among the rowers. How the Boat Racing Dance Went Viral Dikha's viral video shows him standing steadily at the front of a speeding boat, dressed in traditional Teluk Belanga attire, complete with a Malay Riau-style headpiece. He calmly blows kisses and sways his arms rhythmically, all while keeping a serious face. What started as a spontaneous moment turned into a viral movement. Speaking to BBC Indonesia, Rayyan Arkan Dikha revealed, 'I came up with the dance myself. It was just spontaneous.' Rayyan Arkan Dikha: From Village Boy to Cultural Icon Bro Is Everywhere .. Peak Aura Farming Rayyan, a primary school student from a small village in Kuantan Singingi Regency, was making his debut as Togak Luan when the Aura Farming video was recorded. Soon after, the internet began calling him 'The Reaper' – a nickname that suggests unbeatable energy and aura. One of the top comments on his viral video even stated, 'He's known as 'The Reaper' because he never loses.' Recognition and Honour The fame brought not just global attention but also official recognition. Rayyan Arkan Dikha has now been named Tourism Ambassador of Riau Province. Alongside this prestigious title, he also received a government scholarship as a reward for promoting Indonesian culture in such a unique and modern way. The story of Rayyan Arkan Dikha, the boy behind the Aura Farming boat racing dance, is a brilliant example of how local traditions can go viral and connect people across the globe. From a cultural performance to a trending viral video, Dikha has shown that even a spontaneous dance can inspire millions. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.
ABC News
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
BTN Newsbreak 10/07/2025
AURA FARM TREND Yeah, these kids have become a social media sensation and their dance moves are being copied by people all around the world. So who are these kids and why are they dancing on boats? Well, It's all part the annual Pacu Jalur boat festival, which is held in the Indonesian province of Riau, and dates back to the 17th century. These kids are called Togak Luan or Anak Joki, and their job is to hype up the rowers and cheer them to victory. So, where does aura farming come into it? Well, aura farming is a trend that's pretty popular on social media at the moment. which pretty much means purposely doing something to look cool or to try and bring in lots of attention. So, if you want to gain maximum aura points, you can safely do it on an imaginary boat, or just be cool in your own way. NVIDIA Computer chip maker Nvidia has rocked the tech world overnight. It became the most valuable company in the world, worth a cool four trillion US dollars! Or about $6.12 trillion Aussie dollars. It's the first company to ever hit the massive money milestone. It's all thanks to the boom of AI, which Nvidia's high-powered computer chips play a big part of. Nvidia says the boom isn't ending anytime soon. STATE OF ORIGIN Yep, Maroons fans have a lot to celebrate today after Queensland's huge State of Origin win! They were underdogs in enemy territory, but with a near-perfect performance, came out on top with a 24-12 victory. NOVACK DJOKOVIC Speaking of coming out and winning, over at Wimbledon Novak Djokovic was able to perform this celebration dance with his son. Despite a bit of a slip - yikes - Djokovic was able to get back up to defeat Flavio Cobolli 6-7 (6/8), 6-2, 7-5, 6-4. WREXHAM AFC Wrexham AFC have touched down here in Aus ahead of their friendly against Melbourne Victory tomorrow night! The small Welsh Football Club shot to fame after being purchased by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. And whilst our footy players have already intimated them a little bit, they've still had a crack at kicking the footy, receiving some helpful pointers from Hawks captain James Sicily. BOOKSTORE MOVE First to this 103-year-old bookstore in Melbourne, that has enlisted the help of booklovers from right across the city, to help it move its store, including their 16,000 books, down the road. HEATHROW AIRPORT Now to the UK where Heathrow airport has enlisted the help of singer and songwriter, Jordan Rakei, to make it sound more airport-y. Yeah, what you're listening to is a track made from airport noises. The hum of an escalator, the rumble of a baggage belt, the distant gate calls. The airport plans to play the song, in the hope that it might evoke a bit of extra excitement. AI FOR GOOD SUMMIT And finally to this 'AI For Good Summit' in Switzerland, where people are showing off their latest creations. From soccer-playing robots, to wrinkly faced chatbots, to talking teddy bears. Imagine waking up to that.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What does 'aura' mean? Explaining the viral slang term
If you're confused about why your child talks about how much 'aura' their favorite celebrity has, allow us to clarify. You may think aura is just a simple description of someone's vibe, but it's actually way more than that, according to the internet. Nowadays, aura is used as a compliment, essentially calling someone cool or suave. Throughout social media, users are saying their favorite athletes have aura because of their effortlessly cool appearance in games. In other scenarios, social media users believe that people are purposefully trying to increase their aura, called 'aura farming.' Aura has even become tracked by a points system called 'aura points,' where someone gains or loses imaginary points based on an action. The kids are saying 'GYAT': What does it mean? 'Gagged': What does the slang word mean? What is 'Freak Matching'? All about the Gen Z dating trend According to Merriam-Webster, aura is 'a distinctive atmosphere surrounding a given source,' but the slang definition is more complicated. The dictionary's slang definition refers to specific qualities, 'stylishness; confident and suave excellence.' 'Aura farming' means 'doing random acts for the sake of gaining aura,' according to according to Urban Dictionary. It's often used in a derogatory fashion, with many TikTok users accuse athletes or other people of trying too hard to look cool. For example, one TikTok creator made a video of the 'Greatest Aura Farming Cinematic Moments,' comprising movie moments where they believed a specific character was deliberately trying to look cool, such as Thanos in 'Avengers: Endgame' waiting to fight the Avengers. 'Auramaxxing,' a similar phrase that became popular on the internet, refers to someone attempting to increase their aura. One TikTok creator even gave life advice on how to be cool with the caption 'Auramaxxing 101.' Aura points have become a popular way to describe how cool someone — or uncool — someone is based on social scenarios. When a TikTok user bowled a strike at a bowling alley while sitting down behind the lane, the caption read '+10000 aura points' because of how casually he accomplished the slick feat. On the flip side, another TikTok user posted a video at a graduation event. Instead of going up on stage like the rest of the line, the user let several people go in front of her while standing awkwardly, leading to the caption '-100000 aura points.' Merriam-Webster notes that the new definition first spread in 2020, referring to many figures in sports and entertainment. It got revamped in the summer of 2024 after going viral on platforms such as TikTok. One video, which received 1.1 million likes on TikTok, highlights former Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson. The caption 'define aura' accompanies a video of the 6-foot-5-inch receiver needing multiple defenders to guard him at all times. ESPN posted a video on TikTok of Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic, who was traded to the Lakers in one of the most impactful NBA trades of all time, next to new teammate LeBron James. The video shows the two before Doncic's first game with the caption 'aura,' referring to the swagger the two teammates exemplify. Sports broadcasters have also picked up on the term, with one Houston Rockets announcer saying a player was 'auramaxxing,' after dunking a basketball in a TikTok post. Aura has expanded beyond the media sports world. One user posted a TikTok video relating 'aura farming' to a moment in a school gym class dodgeball game when the 'athletic kid' gets back in the game. How to use "aura" correctly If you think someone is cool and effortlessly so, you can say that they have 'aura.' If you think someone is cool but you believe they are intentionally trying to look cool, you can say they are 'aura farming' or 'auramaxxing.' But in most scenarios, you can leave aura for the kids to say, unless you want to lose precious aura points. This article was originally published on
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What does 'aura' mean? Explaining the viral slang term
If you're confused about why your child talks about how much 'aura' their favorite celebrity has, allow us to clarify. You may think aura is just a simple description of someone's vibe, but it's actually way more than that, according to the internet. Nowadays, aura is used as a compliment, essentially calling someone cool or suave. Throughout social media, users are saying their favorite athletes have aura because of their effortlessly cool appearance in games. In other scenarios, social media users believe that people are purposefully trying to increase their aura, called 'aura farming.' Aura has even become tracked by a points system called 'aura points,' where someone gains or loses imaginary points based on an action. The kids are saying 'GYAT': What does it mean? 'Gagged': What does the slang word mean? What is 'Freak Matching'? All about the Gen Z dating trend According to Merriam-Webster, aura is 'a distinctive atmosphere surrounding a given source,' but the slang definition is more complicated. The dictionary's slang definition refers to specific qualities, 'stylishness; confident and suave excellence.' 'Aura farming' means 'doing random acts for the sake of gaining aura,' according to according to Urban Dictionary. It's often used in a derogatory fashion, with many TikTok users accuse athletes or other people of trying too hard to look cool. For example, one TikTok creator made a video of the 'Greatest Aura Farming Cinematic Moments,' comprising movie moments where they believed a specific character was deliberately trying to look cool, such as Thanos in 'Avengers: Endgame' waiting to fight the Avengers. 'Auramaxxing,' a similar phrase that became popular on the internet, refers to someone attempting to increase their aura. One TikTok creator even gave life advice on how to be cool with the caption 'Auramaxxing 101.' Aura points have become a popular way to describe how cool someone — or uncool — someone is based on social scenarios. When a TikTok user bowled a strike at a bowling alley while sitting down behind the lane, the caption read '+10000 aura points' because of how casually he accomplished the slick feat. On the flip side, another TikTok user posted a video at a graduation event. Instead of going up on stage like the rest of the line, the user let several people go in front of her while standing awkwardly, leading to the caption '-100000 aura points.' Merriam-Webster notes that the new definition first spread in 2020, referring to many figures in sports and entertainment. It got revamped in the summer of 2024 after going viral on platforms such as TikTok. One video, which received 1.1 million likes on TikTok, highlights former Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson. The caption 'define aura' accompanies a video of the 6-foot-5-inch receiver needing multiple defenders to guard him at all times. ESPN posted a video on TikTok of Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic, who was traded to the Lakers in one of the most impactful NBA trades of all time, next to new teammate LeBron James. The video shows the two before Doncic's first game with the caption 'aura,' referring to the swagger the two teammates exemplify. Sports broadcasters have also picked up on the term, with one Houston Rockets announcer saying a player was 'auramaxxing,' after dunking a basketball in a TikTok post. Aura has expanded beyond the media sports world. One user posted a TikTok video relating 'aura farming' to a moment in a school gym class dodgeball game when the 'athletic kid' gets back in the game. How to use "aura" correctly If you think someone is cool and effortlessly so, you can say that they have 'aura.' If you think someone is cool but you believe they are intentionally trying to look cool, you can say they are 'aura farming' or 'auramaxxing.' But in most scenarios, you can leave aura for the kids to say, unless you want to lose precious aura points. This article was originally published on
