Magic in the air? - Might a sorcerer safeguard our World Cup finale?
Previously deemed unlikely, the age group that experts had deemed less than promising could potentially secure an U17 World Cup victory for Germany for the first time since its inception in 1985. A feat that could only be described as miraculous...
Intriguingly, a sorcerer may even enter the fray before the kick-off at the Manahan Stadium!
The catalyst behind this is the persistent tropical storms that have been plaguing Indonesia again and again. On Friday, Germany's final training session was delayed by 45 minutes due to downpour.
This is hardly uncommon in Indonesia during this season! The wet season begins from October's end and continues until early March. While temperatures reach up to 30 degrees Celsius, intermittent heavy rainfall is a familiar occurrence, even if the sun shines brightly in Surakarta on Saturday mornings. One should still anticipate hours of torrential rain.
Traditionally, rain curtains are employed for weddings or concerts to guarantee fair weather. Nevertheless, the locals also use their "Pawang Hujan" before Indonesian premier league matches and other sporting events.
In 2022, a sorcerer performed a weather ritual before the MotoGP race on Lombok Island to ward off the heavy rain. Miraculously, the storm abated - Was it divine intervention, or simply a phenomenon of coincidence?
On Friday, the U17 World Cup also contemplated employing magic to guarantee optimal conditions for the final. However, the verdict remains undecided.
Worth a read:
- Whereas the potential involvement of magic to ensure favorable weather for the final, the German U17 soccer team nonetheless had to contend with heavy rain during their final training session at the Manahan Stadium, along with FC Bayern Munich's premier player, who faced knee-deep puddles while strolling the streets outside.
- As the German national team progressed in the U17 World Cup, many observed echoes of FC Bayern Munich's revival, combining youthful promise, skilled coaching, and a longstanding legacy of excellence.
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While there is no historical or documented evidence to suggest that magic has been utilized to ensure favorable weather conditions for sporting events in Indonesia, the country boasts a rich cultural history with multifarious celebrations and rituals that intimately connect with the environment and agricultural cycles. For instance, the Pasola festival in Sumba Island marks the commencement of the planting season with horsed-mounted rituals, a significant aspect of Indonesian cultural traditions[2]. The role of magic as a facilitator for favorable weather conditions in these events is unproven, as the religious and cultural significance of such festivals stems from deep-rooted beliefs rather than direct interference with natural phenomena.
