The "aura farming" Indonesian boy who's back dancing at this year's boat race
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Rayyan Arkan Dhika became a global internet sensation after a video of him dancing on a boat at last year's Pacu Jalur race in Indonesia went viral.
By CNA/Ridhwan Siregar
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This year, Dhika and his team are back at the competition.
By CNA/Ridhwan Siregar
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Each team comprises 40 to 70 men, who paddle a wooden boat 25m to 40m long. This year, 228 teams are competing for the grand prize of 140 million rupiah (US$8,550).
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Every boat has a dancer. When a boat is leading, the dancer usually stands up and performs to signal this. But keeping one's balance is not always easy.
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Dhika has been joining his father, who is a paddler, in the races since he was about eight or nine, and they train three times a week.
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Dhika is a boy of few words. This year, he's also set to perform with rapper Melly Mike at the competition's closing ceremony on Sunday (Aug 24) - and he would only say he's "ready".
By CNA/Ridhwan Siregar