Basic Facts
At what age does the Quinceanera happen?
What is the Vals de Quinceañera (Father-Daughter Dance)?
At a quinceañera, this special dance symbolizes the girl's first steps into womanhood.So the daughter dances with her father.
Quince
Fifteen ( Fifteen , the age to have the quinceanera!)
Where does the Quincenera happen?
name at least 3 countries
Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Ecuador, Guatemala, Peru,and Central and South America
What is the "Last Doll"?
In some Quinceañeras, this symbolic item is presented to the Quinceañera and represents her leaving childhood behind.They switch from a doll to a bouqet.
Dibujo
Draw/Picture/Image
What does the word Quinceanera come from?
It comes from the Spanish word quince which means fifteen and anos which is years.
What is the Changing of the Shoes?
In some cultures, this Quinceañera tradition involves changing the girl's footwear. from flat shoes to high heels
Vestido De Gala
Ball Gown/ Dress
What does the Quinceanera tradition itself resemble? ( what is the purpose)
Marks the passage of a girl into adulthood
coming of age
What is the Quinceanera Toast about or for?
Quinceanera Thank-You Speech. This is the time for the Quinceanera to thank her guests for being part of this special day and for her family, especially her parents, to acknowledge her.
La Corona de Quinceañera
Quinceanera Crown/Tiara
What is the most important thing in the Quinceanera?
The Quinceanera Dress is the Most Important. Similar to a wedding gown, a quinceanera dress is one of the highlights of the event
What is the ceremony of 15 candles?
The birthday girl lights 15 candles to represent different aspects of her life and important people in it.
Zapatos De lo taco alto:
High Heels