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NDTV
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Inside the Rise of 'Aura Farming': The Coolest Internet Trend Explained
From American Football player Travis Kelce to F1 driver Alex Albon, social media has recently seen many people participating in a trend known as "Aura Farming". This viral trend is all about showing off an effortlessly cool vibe. But many, especially the millennials and boomers, are asking what the trend is all about. 🔥🚨BREAKING: This young man named Dika has taken over the Internet on all platforms for 'legendary aura farming' he can be seen dancing on the front of boat races in Indonesia to boost moral. The viral kid stealing hearts at Pacu Jalur, His dance isn't just moves, it's pure… — Dom Lucre | Breaker of Narratives (@dom_lucre) July 7, 2025 The Story Behind Aura Farming To understand aura farming, one must know what "Aura" is. It is a term often used by Gen Alpha to quantify somebody's 'cool factor'. For example, my friend Ana is cool, as she has a lot of aura. Meanwhile, the term "farming" comes from gaming, where players collect resources or points. Aura farming applies this concept to collecting social admiration. It's like collecting cool points. Aura farming refers to striking a dramatic pose, often in reference to an anime character, to exude epic energy and doing something impressive while acting like it's nothing. The trend is about looking unbothered, confident and charismatic. The trend went viral after a video of Rayyan Arkan Dikha, an 11-year-old sunglass-wearing boy in Indonesia, was spotted doing a cool dance while balancing on the tip of a long racing boat. The internet made him the "ultimate aura farmer" in the eyes of the young generations because of his calm demeanour and fluid hand gestures. "I came up with the dance myself," Dikha told the BBC. "I came up with the dance myself," he added. "It was just spontaneous." "Dancing at the tip of the boat is not easy," Indonesia's minister of culture, Fadli Zon, told reporters at an event earlier this month. "Maintaining balance as a dancer who motivates the Pacu Jalur rowing team is truly not simple. Perhaps that's why children are chosen instead of adults - because it's easier for them to keep balance." The trend has caught the attention of celebrities like Steve Aoki and Wiz Khalifa, who have recreated or referenced Rayyan's dance. Even the Mumbai Police got in on the trend, posting a reel with the caption: "Farming aura since 1935". The trend, however, concerns Dikha's mother, Rani Ridawati, as she told BBC: "The main concern is that he might fall," she said, but added that he was a strong swimmer."
News18
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Mumbai Police Adds Desi Swag To Indonesian ‘Aura Farming' Trend
Last Updated: The term 'aura farming' has instantly become a social media buzzword, referring to the practice of exuding effortless calm and developing one's charisma or 'aura.' An Indonesian kid shaking his legs on the front of a boat has gone viral, sparking an international trend known as 'aura farming.' The viral moment has been re-created by prominent athletes and several admirers worldwide. The trend is being shared on different social media platforms. The latest one to join the bandwagon is our very own Mumbai Police, who tried the cool steps from the trend, leaving the internet impressed. In a video shared on Instagram, five Mumbai Police officers, dressed in their uniform, are seen performing the viral boat dance step on the seaside platform at the popular Marine Drive. The clip instantly grabbed the attention of the viewers, generating mixed reactions. While many called out the officials for making reels during their working hours, others came out in support. An Instagram user wrote, 'Let them live, they are human too." Another one wrote, 'Acha laga police bhaiyo ko enjoy karthey huye. Unki bhi life hothi haina (It was nice to see the Police Officers enjoying. They also have a life, right?)." One of them shared, 'There must be a shortage of money. Why doesn't the government take action on this?" 'I really request that the Supreme Court suspend all the officers in this video who were on duty. Please, if you don't, then no one will trust in law and order," a comment reads. Another one reads, 'Oh okay, this is so awesome, ultimate one." What's Aura Framing? The term 'aura farming' has instantly become a social media buzzword, referring to the practice of exuding effortless calm and developing one's personal charisma or 'aura'. A viral video of Rayyan Arkan Dikha, an 11-year-old student from Kuantan Singingi Regency in Indonesia, caught the attention of viewers. top videos View All Dikha, dressed in traditional Teluk Belanga costume and a Malay Riau headcloth, is seen balancing bravely on the tip of a long canoe-like racing boat known as Jalur while doing his now-iconic performance. Not just the Mumbai Police, the Republic of Singapore Navy also joined the viral trend by performing Rayyan's signature moves aboard its MSRV Protector. About the Author Buzz Staff News18's viral page features trending stories, videos, and memes, covering quirky incidents, social media buzz from india and around the world, Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published:
NDTV
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Viral Video: Singapore Navy Joins "Aura Farming" Trend With Boat Dance Tribute
A viral dance video that started on a simple wooden boat has now made its way to military-grade waves. Eleven-year-old Indonesian boy Rayyan Arkan Dikha, who shot to overnight internet fame with his feel-good "boat dance", has now caught the attention of the Singapore Navy. In a playful tribute, the Republic of Singapore Navy recreated Rayyan's now-iconic moves aboard its MSRV Protector, posting the video on Instagram with a witty caption: "Harvesting some sea-riously good auras." The post, tagged with #DefendingOurEveryday, praised the coordination and camaraderie needed to keep naval operations running - all while keeping things lighthearted. Singapore Navy Joins Aura Farming Trend With Boat Dance Tribute View this post on Instagram A post shared by Republic of Singapore Navy (@singaporenavy) Dikha's original video, which features him casually dancing as the boat rocks underfoot, became a global sensation for its authenticity and charm. The boy's energetic performance has won over millions of hearts, with famous athletes like Travis Kelce and Alex Albon even imitating his dance steps. Dikha has become the face of what the internet now calls "aura farming" - a term used to describe someone who exudes effortless charm and coolness. "Aura" refers to the vibe a person gives off, and to "farm" it is to cultivate that magnetic presence that draws admiration online. The 11-year-old shot to fame after a video of him dancing on a speeding boat during the traditional Pacu Jalur festival went viral. A native of Kuantan Singingi in Riau province, Dikha has been dancing on boats since the age of nine. His father and uncle are Pacu Jalur athletes, and he picked up the moves through observation and practice. "I came up with the dance myself," Dikha told the BBC, describing the viral moment as entirely spontaneous. Since then, his life has changed dramatically. He's been named a cultural ambassador by the Governor of Riau, performed on national television with his mother, and even met Indonesia's Ministers of Culture and Tourism in Jakarta. "Every time my friends see me, they say, 'you're viral'," he said. Despite the fame, Dikha says he hopes to become a police officer one day - and encourages others to take care of their health to achieve their dreams. On Instagram, he has more than 21,000 followers.
NDTV
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Meet Rayyan Arkan Dhika, Indonesia's Young 'Aura Farmer' Taking The Internet By Storm
An 11-year-old Indonesian boy, Rayyan Arkan Dikha, has taken the internet by storm with his viral dance video. In the clip, he's seen effortlessly busting out cool moves on the tip of a speeding racing boat. The boy's energetic performance has won over millions of hearts, with famous athletes like Travis Kelce and Alex Albon even imitating his dance steps. Dikha's moves are now being seen as the peak of "aura farming", which is an internet term for looking effortlessly cool. While "aura" refers to the energy or vibe someone gives off, "aura farming" likely means cultivating or radiating a positive, cool, or charismatic energy that attracts attention and admiration. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rayyan Arkan Dhika (@rayyanarkandhika) Who Is Rayyan Arkan Dikha? The 11-year-old Indonesian boy recently became an internet sensation for his dance video on a speeding boat during the traditional Pacu Jalur event. Born on December 28, 2014, in Kuantan Singingi, Riau, Indonesia, Dikha is a class 5 student who has been dancing on boats since he was 9 years old. His father and uncle are both Pacu Jalur athletes, and he learned to dance through experience and observation. Dikha told the BBC that his viral dance moves were completely spontaneous. "I came up with the dance myself," he said, adding that it was just a moment of inspiration. Dikha's newfound fame has brought exciting opportunities. He was recently appointed as a cultural ambassador by the Governor of Riau, his home province. He even got to meet with the Ministers of Culture and Tourism in Jakarta, the capital city, and perform on national TV with his mom. "Every time my friends see me, they say 'you're viral'," he said. Rayyan aspires to become a police officer. For those looking to follow in his path, he advises prioritising their health to achieve their goals. Indonesia's Minister of Culture, Fadli Zon, noted that dancing on the prow of a speeding canoe requires skill and balance, and that's why kids are often preferred over adults for this task, as it's challenging to maintain balance. Dikha's mom, Rani Ridawati, also shared her concerns about her son's safety, fearing he might fall and get hit by paddles. However, she's reassured by the presence of a rescue team and the fact that Rayyan is a strong swimmer. On Instagram, he has more than 21,000 followers.
New York Post
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Boat racing kid's smooth moves inspired the ‘aura framing' trend—here's why Travis Kelce and other celebs are taking part in it
Was he showboating? Viral TikTok dances seem to be a dime a dozen at this point. However, few have captivated the online masses like the 'aura farming' jig, a scintillating routine that's taken the platform by storm and has been replicated by everyone from DJ Steve Aoki to Travis Kelce. For those out of the loop, the now-ubiquitous clip shows a sunglass-sporting adolescent executing a sequence of moves while perched precariously on the prow of a racing boat — like a dance comp meets a regatta. Advertisement He blows kisses, rolls his hands and even points to the sky like Usain Bolt — all while maintaining the same stoic expression. 3 Rayyan Arkan Dikha performing his viral dance routine, which began as a morale-boosting method for Indonesian rowers but has since taken the world by storm. Tiktok/@atmorvx Clips of his dance, many of which have been notably dubbed over with a rap song called 'Young Black & Rich' by Melly Mike, have amassed millions of views and untold fans. Advertisement 'Bro is aura farming,' declared one admirer, while another wrote, 'bet he wasn't even trying to go viral.' One reportedly dubbed the aura farmer 'the Reaper' as he 'never loses.' This dancing tween has been identified as 11-year-old Rayyan Arkan Dikha, who performed the routine while participating in the Pacu Jalur boat race in his home province of Riau, the BBC reported. He is the Togak Luan, a boat dancer whose role is to boost the rowers' morale — like a swagtastic coxswain. 3 Motorcycle racer Marc Marquez performs the 'aura farming' dance on his bike. Advertisement Dikha told the BBC that he 'came up with the dance' himself and that 'it was just spontaneous.' The red-hot number might serve a pragmatic purpose. However, the routine — and Dikha's complete nonchalance while performing it — has become the embodiment of 'aura farming,' defined by Know Your Meme as the act of constantly trying to look 'cool' or 'badass' to cultivate charisma or, as Gen Alpha would call it, rizz. 3 Travis Kelce imitates Dikha's jig. Tiktok/@traviskelce It's safe to say the 'showboater' farmed a lot of aura among celebs, many of whom recreated his routine in viral videos. Advertisement In one TikTok clip with over 50 million views, MotoGP driver Marc Marquez, a MotoGP driver, is seen dancing on his bike to celebrate winning a race in Germany. Meanwhile, Kansas City Chiefs player and Taylor Swift beau Travis Kelce posted a viral TikTok compilation of him performing various endzone dances intercut with corresponding moves from Dikha's routine. DJ Steve Aoki also performed the jig onstage in Portugal, the Tab reported. Meanwhile, 'Young Black & Rich' singer Melly Mike — whose song was featured in the most famous 'aura farming' dance videos — joked about traveling to Indonesia to perform the ditty for Dikha. Dikha's dance has made him a hero in his hometown as well. The teenybopper was named a cultural ambassador by the governor of Riau, while this week he and his mother were invited to Jakarta, the Indonesian capital, to meet with the nation's culture and tourism ministers, and to appear on national television. When asked how fans can replicate his success, Dikha replied, 'Stay healthy, friends, so you can become like me.'
