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Quinceanera

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

MEXICO

THE QUINCEANERA
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quinceanera

  • maturity
  • friends & family, godparents
  • reached marriageable age
  • ready to take responsibilities
  • in current times it remains a celebration
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PURPOSE

  • Religion
  • Relationship with family
  • Arrival into womanhood
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purpose

  • 15 year old girls
  • unique birthday
  • symbolizes the road after childhood
  • reaffirms their religion & family values
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THE DRESS

  • pastel ball gown
  • crown/tiara & gloves
  • make up & high heels
  • symbolizes purity

process

  • like a large church wedding
  • the quinceanera (honoured girl) will be escorted
  • she can have many members in her court
  • maids of honour - damas
  • men escorts - chamberlains
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the celebration

  • after the mass, the party begins
  • waltz
  • the court of honour
  • the quinceanera is dressed in a ball gown
  • her male courts dressed in tuxedos
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the guests

  • mix of family & friends
  • guests bring gifts

customary gifts

  • tiara
  • cross or medal
  • bible or prayer book & rosary
  • scepter
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ritual

  • changing of the shoes
  • kneeling pillow
  • a toast at the end

gifts from parents

  • expensive
  • jewelry
  • car

total cost

  • total $5 000 - $20 000
  • chef & musicians
  • gifts
  • catering & customized cake
  • parents save up their entire lives
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