Wedding Quinceanera
Wedding Quinceanera
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The Quince What?
You might have overheard some of your friends talking about their daughters' Quinceanera parties & - if your background is not Latino / South American - you may be wondering what this celebration is all about. Here's a bit of information about this fun fiesta!
The Quince años ceremony came into the Spanish culture some 200 years ago. In Mexico, this period of the century was called Porfiriato, which is comparable to the Victorian era in English speaking countries. The Mexican president at the time was Porfirio Diaz and he brought this celebration to Mexican culture due to his own personal admiration of French culture and couture.
The meaning of the ceremony has changed over time and in recent years the celebration is becoming more popular in the United States than it actually is back in Latin America. Quince años as it is celebrated in the United States has become a grand ceremony that aims to preserve the Latino culture even as Latinos become more and more Americanized.
The celebration carries a religious significance too - in fact, it begins with a religious ceremony in which the Quinceañera affirms her Catholic faith. It is customary for the Quinceañera to receive gifts that are religious in nature, such as a cross or medal, a Bible, rosary, or sceptre. The presentation of these gifts by her Padrinos (Godparents) and/or her family members, along with their blessing by the priest, often forms a part of the ceremony.
The Quinceañera carries a doll (representing the last doll of her childhood) intended to represent her childhood. The doll is usually dressed like the girl. The girl's father exchanges her flat shoes for heels after their dance together. During the exchange of shoes, the father asks the Quinceañera girl/woman to give up her doll, symbolizing the Quinceañera girl giving up her childhood to become a woman.
The Quinceaneras also wear Cinderella style dresses that are usually in bright colours - they are quite different from the usual prom-style dress. To see a few examples of these stunning gowns go to the Quinceanera Dresses site which is a great Quinceañera website that features many dresses.
After the religious ceremony, a reception is held either at home or in a banquet hall. The decor of the reception often resembles a wedding venue. The Quinceañera's court is typically composed of her Godparents and the Chambelan, a young man who is her companion and date for the evening. The Chambelan traditionally has the first dance with the Quinceañera - usually a traditional ballroom waltz.
The Chambelan initiates the waltz by asking for a dance - to classical music - with the Quinceañera. This is followed by dances with her father, and then her godfather. Following these initial presentation dances, the guests join the dance floor as well. Godparents always play a major role in the preparations for the Quinceaños, often handling arrangements for the party, church and celebration.
The event is the culmination of the godparents' responsibility to oversee the religious upbringing of their goddaughter. Otherwise, it is tradition for the Quinceanera's parents to arrange the celebration.
So, the next time someone mentions their Quinceanera party - you'll know exactly what they're talking about!
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