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La quinceañera
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What is it?The word quinceañera
comes from two Spanish words:quince meaning fifteen
and años meaning years.
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English-Speaking Equivalents
Sweet Sixteen (16) Bar or Bat Mitzvah
(13) Cotillion Debutante Ball (18)
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A Celebration
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History Sweet fifteen The Mayans Spanish conquistadors Ceremonies
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Today Religious tradition in
Mexico and Latin America A time to reflect on
childhood blessings Welcomes the
approaching challenges of adulthood
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Latin America
MexicoCubaPuerto RicoLatin America
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What is the purpose of the celebration?
Beginning of womanhood
New responsibilitiesFaith, good moralsDevotion to community
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Coordination Family and friends’
effort Padrinos – godparents
Madrina – godmotherPadrino – godfather
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Los padrinos
Godparents
Support
Advice
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The Location Church - Mass Church hall Banquet hall
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The Dress The
quinceañera arrives in a fancy full-length dress.
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The Court 7 damas 7 chambelanes 7 + 7 +
1 quinceañera = 15
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Attire for the Court
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The Preparation Arranged according to height Rehearsals Dance routines Waltz – vals in Spanish
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Religion Classes
Relationship with God
Accepted in the Church as an adult
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The Mass Misa de acción de
gracias Reaffirms values and
beliefs Parish recognizes the
young woman as an adult in the eyes of the parish
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Faith
Baptismal vows Mass of thanksgiving
to patron saint Celebrated on Saturday
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The Blessing The blessing El cojín –
kneeling pillow Flowers – La Biblia
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The Gifts The quinceañera
receives: A tiara A scepter A ring Earrings A medal A Bible
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The Tiara – La diadema Princess Triumph over
childhood Faces challenges
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The Scepter – El cetro
Authority and responsibility
Given during introduction
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The Ring - El anillo
Never-ending circle of life
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The Earrings - Los aretes
Listen to the word of God
Hear and respond to the world
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The Medal – La medalla
Signifies faith in God, in herself, and in the world
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The Bible – La Biblia
The Bible represents important resources to keep the word of God in her life.
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The Flowers – Las floresThe Bouquet – El ramo
Represents new commitment
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After the Mass The
recessional Photos Time to eat
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The Grand Entrance
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The little details!
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Master of Ceremonies
CourtGodparentsParentsQuinceañera
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The Last Doll – La última muñeca
Last doll Symbolizes the end of childhood
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The heeled shoes –Los zapatos de tacón
Los zapatos de tacón means high-heeled shoes
First pair of heels Step out into world as a woman
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The Waltz – El vals
After the changing of the shoes, the quinceañera dances a special Waltz.
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Choreography
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The Cake – El pastel
As part of the celebration, there is an elaborately decorated cake.
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The Memento - Los recuerdos
A memento or small gift
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Cultural Differences
There are some cultural differences in the celebration of the quinceañera’s birthday throughout the Spanish-speaking world.
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Puerto Rico
Religious ceremony
Peacock chair covered with flowers
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Cuba
Wealthy Lower-
income
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Dominican Republic
Formal dress Choreographe
d dances
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El Salvador
Fiesta Rosa Three steps to the
ceremony
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Honduras
Similar to a wedding
White or pink dress
Mass Party
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Perú
No church ceremony
Velitas and rosas Vals Party begins
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Quinceañera – Modern Takes on
Tradition
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Color,Color and More Color!
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Costume Changes
Quinceañera dresses are changing: Tighter-fitting Colorful Wardrobe change
between church and reception
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Bigger Is Better
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Dance Revolution
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Princess for a NightIn the end, regardless ofthe country or location ofthe event, quinceañera is the girl turning fifteen — and
in the eyes of the Spanish-
speakingcommunity ࡧ— becoming awoman. It is about her
celebration and for one night,
she is the princess.
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Produced & Written by: Suzanne Rutkowski
Project Manager: Tina Groleau
Technical Support: Joseph Kohler
Special Thanks for use of photos and video:
Chihuahua State Department of Tourism
Robert Pineda Quinceañera Dreams
Choreography Los Angeles, CA
