TikTok Boosts Indonesian Boat Dance Trend 'Pacu Jalur'
Published on 7.12.25
TikTok users worldwide have taken inspiration from traditional dance moves performed by young performers on long boats in Kuantan Singi, Indonesia. Local dancers Linda Lestari, Yunia Pratiwi, Mila Novita, and Raden Putri Alpadillah Ginanjar collaborated with the platform to promote their unique cultural heritage. The trend has been dubbed "Pacu Jalur," which translates to "pushing the current."