This traditional Indonesian dance performance has a new feature... PPE.

Dancers took part in a ceremonial Plate Dance to conclude the Indonesian Islamic religious festival, Musabaqah Tilawatil Quran, in the Province of West Sumatra.

Dancers donned face shields and masks during the performance in an effort to curb COVID-19.

The Plate Dance is a typical dance of the Minangkabau people, where dancers carry plates in their hands.

The Province of West Sumatra Indonesia became one of the regions that implemented the new normal life order during the co-19 pandemic. In addition to having opened schools in a number of city districts, activities in public places involving many people have also been carried out. One of them is the launch of the national level Musabaqah Tilawatil Quran (MTQ).
As a concluding series, the committee presented the traditional art of Plate Dance. The Plate Dance is a typical dance of the Minangkabau people, with dancers carrying plates in their hands.
However, because it is still in a pandemic that must implement strict health protocols, dance performance is different from usual. The dancers use face shields and masks, from the beginning to the end of the dance. The protective equipment is also used by music players.
Although using personal protective equipment, but does not interfere with the appearance of those who also wear traditional clothing. The dancers keep swaying, jumping and playing dishes. Including the music players who still look stunning. Even the use of masks and face shields actually looks to increase their performance. Even during the pandemic, the work and appearance remained intact.