Dhaka, July 13 -- year-old Indonesian boy has captured global attention with a viral video of him dancing on the front of a traditional boat, sparking an international trend known as "aura farming."

The boy, Rayyan Arkhan Dikha-known online as Dika-was filmed performing calm, rhythmic movements in a traditional black outfit and sunglasses during a local boat race called pacu jalur in Riau province. The event, which dates back to the 1600s, is held every August to mark Indonesian Independence Day and has been recognized as part of Indonesia's Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2015.

"Aura farming," a term made popular in 2024, refers to consistently exuding coolness, often associated with anime characters or celebrities. Social media use...