tanggai dance is a south sumatran traditional dance from palembang that is performed to welcome the honored guests or visitors. the dance is usually performed during a wedding reception. this dance reflects the graceful pride and hospitality of south sumatran people. the dance was named "tanggai" because the dancer uses "tanggai" (a bronze imitation fingernail). the main dancer usually brought "tepak sirih, cerana", or "pekinangan" (betel nut container set), an offering for honored guest, as a symbol of welcoming hospitality.