Latin America’s parks are being overtaken by teens fighting fierce’aura farming’ battles

Almost anywhere in the world, the six-seven hand gesture and the dab are simply nonsensical relics of internet culture. But in public squares and university courtyards across Latin America, these moves are the weapons of choice among teenagers and college students in a new type of contest: aura farming battles. Aura fa

Aura farming, a viral internet slang trend that describes doing intentional, effortless things to look confident or charismatic, has evolved into physical “battles” in parks and streets across Latin America. This past week, battles took place in CDMX, Xalapa and Torreón.

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A group of rowdy spectators gathers in a public square, encircling two young men facing each other with intense looks in their eyes. The crowd points their phones at the pair, who are alternating between short dances, rhythmic movements, and striking poses.

‘Aura farming’ began as a meme. Latin American youth have turned it into a competitive sport  CNN

"Aura Battles" – a new viral trend among young people in which two individuals face off in public spaces, with charisma and style the deciding factor. Leer más

'Aura farming' battles turn TikTok memes, poses and viral gestures into a contest where young people test their charisma, style and self-confidence.