The plate dance (Tari Piring) is one of popular Indonesian traditional dances comes from Minangkabau, West Sumatera, Indonesia. The dance depicts a sense of joy and gratitude Minangkabau society when the harvest season has arrived, where the young people swinging motion step by demonstrating their skill in playing the plates in their hands. This dance is accompanied with traditional instrument talempong and Saluang

When the dancers move fast, or so-called swing, be prepared to see the attraction throwing dishes. Plate that itwill break easily thrown high into the air. And, dancers demonstrate skill in playing the plate in his hand. That's the part that symbolizes the joy when harvest season arrives.

At the close, the dancers will be flung to the ground plate and started dancing on broken plates. This is the symbol of the sanctity of the intentions of the dancers. Surprisingly, no legs, wounded from dancing and jumping on top of glass.

Undoubtedly the show will run smoothly, and the entire audience is entertained.

Source: compiled from verified news resources

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