Piriang Talang dance from West Sumatra

Helloindonesia.id – Among the many types of dance that developed in West Sumatra, plate dance became one that managed to survive in a matter of centuries. This dance is believed to have existed since the Kingdom of Srivijaya still had a strong influence in West Sumatra. At that time, the plate dance became a form of gratitude to the gods for the gifts given in the form of abundant harvests.

As the influence of Islam entered, there was an adjustment and shift in the function of this dance. This dance develops more as people’s entertainment which is presented in large events. If in the previous era this dance was colored with various types of offerings offered to the gods, then after the arrival of Islam, the dish was served as a treat for the guests of honor.

This dance continues to survive and continue to develop even though times have changed. In fact, along with the expansion of the area of ​​the spread of this dance, there are various variations of plate dance that increasingly enrich the diversity of cultural arts in West Sumatra. One of them is Piriang Talang Dance which is a new dance creation from the area of ​​origin of this dance, Solok.

According to history, the plate dance which was the inspiration for the creation of the Piriang Suluah Dance was indeed developing for the first time in the Solok region. Over time, this dance then spread to various other regions in West Sumatra, following the spread of Minangkabau culture.

In fact, this dance also carried over into the territory of Negeri Sembilan in Malaysia. In this area, there are communities of Minangkabau descent who still hold the arts and culture of their native regions, including the plate dance.

Plate dance and various variants of new creations inspired by the Piriang Talang dance have become a regional identity for the province of West Sumatra. The dancer’s skill in playing ceramic plates on the stage is a treat that catches the eyes of the audience.

Attraction walking and dancing on broken glass which is an integral part of this dance, is a characteristic that is always remembered by those who watched it. This agile movement, spiced with thrilling acrobatic attractions, is an impressive entertainment for outsiders.

Nothing wrong if then this dance is also often performed by Minangkabau art delegates in various events and events. This dance also carries the name of Minangkabau and West Sumatra Province in various events, both regional, national and international scale.

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