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What is a Quinceañera?

September 7, 2017 at 4:09 pm, No comments


It is a rite of passage for most young Hispanic women in Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and even the United States. But those of a different culture may wonder: what exactly is a Quinceañera?

 

On a girl’s fifteenth birthday, her entry into womanhood is celebrated by her family through this often-lavish event. It serves not only to honor the young girl, but also her parents and godparents, who play important roles throughout the affair.

 

The day usually begins with a mass where the girl (the festejada or the one celebrating her birthday) and her family give thanks for her childhood. The festejada often wears a white or pink formal dress such as those available on https://www.peachesboutique.com/ during the mass, and she sits at the foot of the altar with her maids of honor (damas) and their escorts (chambelanes). Once the mass is over, the young girl leaves a bouquet of flowers for the Virgin ofGuadalupe  while her female relatives distribute special gifts called bolos to their guests.

 

A lively party follows after the mass where the festejada typically receives lavish gifts. This party can last for hours and is usually an elaborate event with dancing and eating. The centerpiece of the party is the cake, which is often as extravagant-looking as the young girl’s gown. Plenty of toasts or brindis are also exchanged where the partygoers get to reminisce about the festejada’s girlhood or share special messages.

 

One of the last things to happen during a Quinceañera celebration is the changing of the festejada’s shoes. After all the guests have eaten and drunk their fill during the party, the girl’s father will solemnly remove her flat-soled shoes and present her with a pair of heels. This serves to mark her new maturity and entry into the world of adults.

 

What do you think of the Quinceañera? Do you have a similar tradition in your culture?

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