Lilin dance

Lilin dance
Candle dance
Lilin dancers in Padang, Western Sumatra, Indonesia
Native nametari lilin
Instrument(s)Talempong, Saluang, Kendhang
InventorMinangkabau
OriginWestern Sumatra (Indonesia)

The Lilin dance (from Minangkabau lilin 'candle') is a traditional Indonesian (Minangkabau) dance performed by a group of dancers to the accompaniment of a group of musicians. The dancers carry lit candles on plates held on the palm of each hand. The dancers dance in groups, rotating the plates at a horizontal plane.

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