[1] The dance demonstrates the skill of the dancers that manage balance and move the ceramics plate swiftly without dropping or breaking them.

[4] Dancers tap their plates with a ring on one of their fingers to animate their movement with sonic accompaniment.

The ritual is carried out by bringing sesajen (offering) in the form of food placed on a plate while walking with dynamic movements.

After the entry of Islam to Minangkabau, the piring dance is no longer used as a ritual of thanksgiving to the gods.

The dancers wear brightly colored clothes with shades of red and yellow and headgear.