A Description of Cultural Values in Tari Piring Minangkabau

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to describe the elements and cultural values contained in tari piring Minangkabau. The research method used in this study uses a qualitative descriptive approach. Collection data collected through observation, semi-structured interviews, literature review, and internet searches. The results obtained in this study are that Tari Piring Minangkabau is a traditional dance that uses plates as its main property. This traditional dance has a philosophical meaning as a form of gratitude to God for the gifts and sustenance bestowed on the Minangkabau people. In Tari Piring Minangkabau performance, there are four main movements which include gerak sembah, gerak mancurah, gerak malunyah and gerak tupai bagaluik. Tari Piring Minangkabau materials consist of plate properties, clothing and attributes, as well as musical accompaniment in Tari Piring Minangkabau. Tari Piring Minangkabau as a traditional dance that is rich in cultural meaning and has two cultural values, namely harmony and teamwork. Harmony in movement, harmony with nature and tradition, and spiritual harmony are the basis of this traditional dance, while cohesiveness and uniformity, synergy, division of tasks, trust and dependence, and common goals are the keys to achieving success in the performance. Through the values of harmony and teamwork, tari piring Minangkabau is not only a beautiful traditional dance, but also an important symbol of harmony between humans, nature, culture and spirituality in Minangkabau culture.