'Aura farming': The video game-inspired youth trend sweeping Latin America

The Manila Times 34 h Philippines

LIMA, Peru — Dozens of young people gathered recently on a beach in Peru’s capital to dance, pose and show off their most creative moves - all in pursuit of one thing: aura. They were taking part in a so-called "aura battle," a real-world spin on the Internet trend known as "aura farming” that is sweeping across Latin America. Dressed up as characters from comic books or animated

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