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Hispanic 15 party

SomeHispanics throw a Quinceañera which is a party of woman hood unlike USA which has a sweet sixteen a quince is different it is family oriented and has different variations.Mexicans have dolls called the ‘last doll’ which is the last doll the doll is then given to the sister or the next person in line for the quince.some quinces have speeches most have dance routines with friends and family the party can be grand or a family gathering.the girls will get a tiara,bouquet,ceremonial shoes,pillows,candles,bible and rosary and the last doll like I explained.the shoes are usually 2 pairs the flat and the heels the flats are used in the start and the heels are put on later on in the party to show her change into woman hood the heels are usually put on by a family member the pillow also shows change.crowns are used to that the quincenera is a princess in gods eyes.candles are used to show change too.the Bible is used to tell the girl to follow gods words.the bouquet is used to show new life and beauty.they might also be gifted a ring which represents a commitment to god and her parents.the quincenera chooses 14 girls aka dramas and 14 boys aka chambelanes.they have a parent daughter dance and the waltz and maybe as a surprise she well hold a baile de sorpresa.

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