Jakarta –
Rara Istiati Wulandari alias Mbak Rara was not asked to be the rain handler at the 2023 Mandalika MotoGP. Mbak Rara admitted that she had other activities while the Mandalika MotoGP was taking place.
As previously reported by detikcom, the Indonesian Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), the organizers did not collaborate with Rara, nor did they specifically establish contact with Mbak Rara.
Rara confirmed the news. He said he already had other events, but he would not necessarily be able to attend the 2023 Mandalika MotoGP which will be held on 13-15 October 2023.
“This year’s MotoGP is said to not use the services of rain handlers, so as a MotoGP fan, I just pray, I hope it will be successful, amen,” said Rara in Jakarta, Tuesday (10/10/2023).
“I have an agenda to watch football on the 12th, on the 13th I want to have an activity to be grateful, because I was able to call rain for Bromo, so last month, Rara was on the 13th and 14th, especially September 14, long distance coordination with friends in Bromo, so for the 12th, 13th there will still be activities,” he explained.
Ducati Corse Team, Francesco Bagnaia and Enea Bastianini greet MotoGP fans in Jakarta, Tuesday (10/10/2023). Rara, the 2022 MotoGP rain charmer, was apparently also present at the Ducati Corse Team meet and greet event. Photo: Ridwan Arifin
Rara claimed that he had been invited to watch the Mandalika MotoGP live, even though his status was not as a rain charmer.
As is known, at the 2022 Mandalika MotoGP, the public was shocked by the action of the rain charmer Ms. Rara who walked in front of the paddock to perform a ritual to chase away the rain. At that time, the action of the woman whose full name was Rara Istiati Wulandari had received permission from Dorna Sports.
About 30 minutes after Rara’s action of bringing offerings and making a special dance, the rain stopped. This action immediately caught the attention of many people on the circuit and also people watching on television, including the riders who were also entertained. One of them was Fabio Quartararo who tried to imitate the actions of Ms Rara who was playing the singing bowl.
Rain charmer Rara Isti Wulandari performs a ritual when rain falls on the Pertamina Mandalika International Street Circuit, Central Lombok, NTB, Sunday (20/3/2022). The start of the MotoGP race in the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia series was postponed from the original schedule due to bad weather. Photo: ANTARA FOTO/Andika Wahyu
The race was postponed for 75 minutes due to heavy rain accompanied by lightning. Even yesterday’s Mandalika MotoGP only lasted 20 laps, from the planned 27 laps.
What’s interesting is that Mbak Rara’s actions are unique and unforgettable. The MotoGP Instagram account displays promotional videos about the Mandalika MotoGP by highlighting the various natural beauties of West Nusa Tenggara and the actions of Mbak Rara.
“Weather modification requires prayers in Rara’s style, various kinds of rituals, yes. Like I call for rain, collaboration, my assistant is also a Muslim. So Rara is Javanese, I still remember that MotoGP is happy,” said Rara.
Watch the video “Feeling Insulted, Rara Charmer Rain Summons the Red Magician”
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2023-10-11 06:11:32
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