WATCH — Meet the 11-year-old behind the aura-farming boat meme
He's only 11 years old and his aura is over 9,000.
You may have seen the 'aura farming' or 'boat kid' video on social media, where a kid dances on the end of a moving raceboat.
That kid's name is Rayyan Arkan Dikha.
'I came up with the dance myself,' Rayyan told BBC Indonesia on July 10. 'It was just spontaneous.'
His 'spontaneous' dance has become a viral hit. Watch the video to see which celebrities are copying him. ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Some actions in this video may be risky. Don't try them on your own or without a trusted adult.
Rayyan lives in Indonesia, and he participates in an annual traditional boat race called Pacu Jalur.
His role is called 'tukang tari.'
Each boat has a tukang tari, a dancer who stands at the front of the boat and motivates or energizes the crew.
Rayyan's role in the boat race is to keep the team of rowers motivated to keep pushing. (Video credit: lensa.rams/TikTok)
Even though Rayyan may seem cool, calm and collected, his role comes with some risks.
'The main concern is that he might fall,' Rayyan's mom, Rani Ridawati, told BBC Indonesia.
'Sometimes if he falls accidentally or suddenly, I worry he might get hit by the paddles.'
However, Ridawati added that Rayyan is a strong swimmer, and that there's a rescue team nearby.
We'll have to see if the internet's favourite aura farmer makes an appearance at the next Pacu Jalur, which is scheduled for Aug. 20 to 24 in Kuantan Singingi, Indonesia.
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