Lilin dance
| Native name | tari lilin |
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| Instrument(s) | Talempong, Saluang, Kendhang |
| Inventor | Minangkabau |
| Origin | Western Sumatra (Indonesia) |
| Lilin dance |
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| Burma |
| Cambodia |
| Indonesia |
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| Laos |
| Malaysia |
| Philippines |
| Singapore |
| Thailand |
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| Vietnam |
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.