Powerpoint for EDU 290

1. Quinceañera Coming of Age Teresa. “NYPL public domain image” via Flickr. Creative Commons Attribution

2. What does it mean? When a young girl in Mexico turns fifteen A rightful passage into adulthood

3. ¿Fiesta? A huge 15th birthday party is held All friends and family are invited

4. Sound Familiar? Similar to a Sweet 16 in America Also has traditions similar to a Debutante's coming out Everyone gathers for a celebration Girls are treated as royalty

5. Traditions Large, frilly, expensive dresses Girls are accompanied by “Damas” and “Chambelanes” Traditional music and dance enters the atmosphere

6. Traditional Quinceañera Court “A Quinceanera Court” via Wikipedia. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0

7. The Dance The quinceañera and her escort preform the Waltz All Damas and Chambelanes join Dance is preformed at the celebration reception

8. The Last Doll A doll is given to represent all childhood memories being left behind It is given during the church ceremony by the Priest

9. Gifts Given Tiara Cross or Medal Bible and Rosary Scepter

10. ¡Party Favors! Younger sisters or cousins pass out “bolos” These commemorative gifts are a “thank you” for attending

11. Birthday Cake A multi-tiered cake is served to all guests The frosting is made to match the dress of the Quinceañera

12. ¡Birthday Cake! Christian Frausto Bernal. “Pastel de quineaños” via Flickr. September 13, 2006

13. In the Church The ceremony provides an opportunity for the priest to guide the young woman to adulthood through God The girls are blessed and given traditional gifts

14. Alternatives Some girls choose a lavish trip over a Quinceañera Paris, Spain, and other European countries are most popular

15. Questions Who performs the traditional dance? What does the Last Doll represent?

16. Selected Vocabulary Misa de acción de gracias – Thanksgiving mass Padrinos – God parents Damas – Maids of Honor Chambelanes – Chamberlains/ Male escorts