Tari Pasambahan ( The Opening Traditional Dance

In Minangkabau, there are many cultural events or attractions. They are usually held in the custom of ceremony. Not only that, but also they have been shown at international cultural festivals. They are Randai , Tabuik, Pencak Silat, Tari Indang, and so on. However, I am interested in Tari Pasambahan.

            Tari Pasambahan is a traditional dance in Minangkabau, which is showed in the  opening of an event or festival. Sometimes,  It also uses in wedding ceremony. It is used for receiving and welcoming the guests.

In Tari Pasambahan, the dancers consist of 5 people or more. Almost all of them are ladies, although sometimes there are several men who dance too. The lady dancers wear  Minang costume. There is a sunting on their head. Sunting is a part of costume, like a crown. It is heavy a crown; and the weight about 3.5 kilograms.

 In dancing, the dancers dance with slow motion and beautiful action. When it is at the last dance, one of the dancers which is stays in the middle, goes to the guests. She brings a something that is called carano. It is a traditional tool like a pan that is made from clay. Carano is given to the guests. There are cigarettes, betel leaves (daun sirih), and candies. When they are given to the guests, it means for respecting the guests. Then, the dancing is finished.

 So, it is about Tari Pasambahan. It is a traditional dance in Minangkabau, West Sumatra. It is used for respecting and welcoming the guests. It is also fun and great traditional dance.