Marc Márquez celebrates German MotoGP win with viral Indonesian 'aura farming' dance
Spanish MotoGP champion Marc Márquez set social media alight this weekend — not just for his performance on the track, but for his post-race celebration. After clinching a sensational victory at the German Grand Prix, Márquez was seen performing the viral “aura farming” dance, a gesture that has captured global attention for its flamboyant, anime-like energy moves.
A bit of aura farming by @marcmarquez93 😎#GermanGP 🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/PKn0bfT52k
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.