Celebrating quinceanera – Hispanic girls’ rite of passage embraces religion, symbolism
Tagged: latinaPosted on: February 28th, 2007“Last Saturday 15-year-olds Jessica Escobar and Jessica Alcaraz had a day fit for a queen.
The two Jessicas emerged from stretch limousines in hoop-skirted ball gowns embroidered with sequins and sparkling beads. They walked nervously down the carpeted aisle of St. Francis of Assisi Church in East Palo Alto with all the pageantry of a bride at her wedding.
This day, however, was the celebration of the quinceanera — the 15th birthday, when young women in some Hispanic cultures cross the threshold from childhood to womanhood”
Curation from Tomás
Filed Under: 1. Hispanic News, Cultura, Style, Youth
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