 Piring or piriang (in Minangkabau languages), mean plate. This dance
originally from Minangkabau, Province of West Sumatera, Indonesia. In
Minangkabau cultures, plates symbolize for prosper or affluence. The
dance symbolize for “Gotong-Royong” or helping each other, which is
Indonesian people life-style. During the implanting of paddy in the
paddy field, all the people are helping each other from the start until
the harvesting time. When it comes, the harvesting party begin and the
dance appearences for celebration.
This dance represents for
implanting the paddy activities. Planting, irrigated the paddy and of
course the harvesting time. The dance also represent for Silat style.
With the traditional music of Minangkabau, this dance is very
attractive and adorable.
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