Marc Márquez celebrates German MotoGP win with viral Indonesian 'aura farming' dance
The viral dance traces back to Pacu Jalur, a traditional boat race in Sumatra, Indonesia. During these races, young performers — often referred to as 'boat kids' — dance dramatically at the prow of the longboats to motivate rowers. Footage of one such dancer went viral earlier this summer, earning the nickname 'aura farming' across platforms like TikTok and X (formerly Twitter), due to the spiritual, power-charging appearance of the gestures.
Although Márquez's version of the dance wasn't performed on a boat but on his motorcylcle, fans immediately recognized the influence. Clips of the MotoGP star waving his arms and mimicking the iconic moves during his post-race celebrations in Saxony flooded Instagram, YouTube Shorts, and TikTok.
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