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                                                Introducing Plate Dance

                The plate dance is a traditional dance originating from Minangkabau, to be precise from the city of Solok, West Sumatra province. The name of this dance comes from the Minangkabau language and is unique as the umbrella dance which also comes from the Minang culture.

 

                The movements and properties used by dancers make this dance very popular and in demand by the Indonesian people, even foreign people also admire it. Therefore, Indonesia should be proud of all forms of culture that are owned in every region of the archipelago. Because this also becomes the identity and wealth of the nation.

 

History of the Plate Dance

                The plate dance is a traditional dance originating from Minangkabau, precisely from Solok, West Sumatra. It is estimated that this dance has existed since 800 years ago. In ancient times, this dance was performed as a ritual of gratitude to the gods for the blessings of a bountiful harvest.

                When carrying out the traditional ceremony, the community represented by the girls will bring offerings in the form of food that is placed on a plate. The plate containing the food is then brought in with movements according to the rhythm of the accompanying music.

                This dance then became more widespread when the Srivijaya kingdom fell to Majapahit in the 16th century. The spread was brought by the Sriwijaya people who fled to the surrounding Malay countries.

 

                Then after Islam entered the Minangkabau area, the dance changed its function and was no longer intended to worship the gods. The plate dance is transformed into art and entertainment for the community, so it is often performed at traditional Minangkabau events.

 

Function of Plate Dance

                In ancient times the plate dance was only held by people from the wealthy group. However, in today's social environment, the plate dance is usually performed during traditional ceremonies such as weddings, circumcisions, and the appointment of the head of the river. In addition, this dance is also held during the main harvest.

                Even following the times, this dance does not only function for traditional ceremonies. Dances are also used during national holidays, such as the anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia and in order to welcome guests or high officials.

 

The uniqueness of the plate dance

                Although this dance is a hereditary heritage, the plate dance has not been eroded by the times. This dance is still often performed until now and is able to make the spectators amazed when they see its movements. These are the uniqueness of the plate dance, namely:

 

1. Plate As The Main Property

                As the name implies, this dance uses the main equipment in the form of plates when dancing. This plate is what makes this dance different from traditional dances from other regions. The use of a plate as a dance movement has its own meaning and history, and the great thing is that the plate never falls when played.

2. Unique Dance Movements

                The basic movement of the plate dance is to place the plate on your palms and then grasp it. The plate is moved in a circle and swung to the rhythm of the accompanying music. With a certain holding technique, the plate will not fall.

3. Various Accompaniment Music

                To accompany plate dancers, various types of musical instruments are used, such as tambourines, gongs, saluang, talempong and so on. This dance is accompanied by the rhythm of panayuhan music which usually plays the songs Takhian Sai Tiusung and Takhi Pinghing Khua Belas. The unique combination of movements and music makes this dance one second to none.

4. Ring and Plate Clink Sound

                When dancing, a clinking sound will appear coming from the rings and plates which become property. The sound adds to the characteristics of this dance because it can blend with the accompanying music.

5. Dancing on the plate shards

                Another uniqueness that doesn't seem to be owned by any dance art is at the end of the show. The dancers will throw the plate on the floor until it breaks, then walk on the sharp shards of the plate without getting hurt.

 

Plate Dancer Costume

                Each regional dance must have a unique type and form of clothing when performing. In the plate dance, the dancers will wear two types of clothing, namely clothes for men and women. Although they consist of types of costumes, their appearance looks uniform and compact.

 

1. Men's Dancer Clothing

                The clothes of male dancers have different characteristics from the clothes of female dancers. However, both of them are original clothes from Minangkabau. Men's plate dancer costumes are called Rang Mudo, namely in the form of long-sleeved clothing and missia decorations which are also called gold lace decorations.

 

 

 

 

                For the subordinates or pants used, it is called the wave size. These pants are large in the middle and have a color that matches the top. In addition, male dancers also wear equipment such as sisampek and cawek waist which are shaped like songket cloth, then tied around the waist.

 

                The length of this cloth is up to the knee and has decorations in the form of tassels. When performing the plate dance, the male dancer will wear a headband. Destar is a triangular head covering made of songket cloth.

 

2. Women's Dancer Clothing

                The brackets are a type of clothing used by female plate dancers. The main ingredients for making it are satin and velvet cloth. In addition, female dancers will also wear a scarf made of songket cloth as decoration which is placed on the left side of the body.

 

                Just like male dancers, female dancers also use a head covering made of songket cloth that looks like a horn. This head covering is known as tikuluak tanduak balapak. Furthermore, the female dancers also wear tassel necklaces, gadang necklaces, and Minang-style earring or earrings.

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