Process Paper Quinceanera
Quinceanera For hundreds of years Hispanic woman have celebrated their quinceanera – their fifteenth birthday. ... The difference between a quinceanera and other birthday parties is that a quinceanera is more extravagant and more people attend. It takes extensive planning for a quinceanera. When a young girl chooses to have a quinceanera it is considered a transformation of life. ... La Quinceanera is marked by a Misa de accion de gracias (thanksgiving mass) and a lavish reception. ... After these requirements the young girl and her mother start planning for the day of La Quinceanera. ... Another important step in preparation for La Quinceanera is to ask the padrinos (godfathers) and madrinas (godmothers) and the seven chambelanes (male attendants) and seven damas (female attendants) to participate in the special day. ... The chambelanes and damas will dance with the young girl at her quinceanera. ... The dress worn for La Quinceanera is more of a ball gown style with the focus on the white or pastel colors. ... The multi-tiered Quinceanera cake is spectacular. ... The beautiful cake can be topped with La Quinceanera figurine to complete the multi-tiered cake. ... The day of La Quinceanera is a very nerve racking day for everyone involved. ... Applying the make-up does not take very long because the best look for La Quinceanera is the natural look. ... A quinceanera pillow specially decorated with the honoree’s name is placed in position for the young girl to kneel on during the ceremony. ... The tiara also plays a role in the actual quinceanera ceremony. ... The traditional gifts are distinctive, precious treasures for the ceremony; a cherished custom that highlight La Quinceanera celebration. ... La Quinceanera is a glorious celebration that remains a cherished and honored tradition. ... Foods that are usually eaten at La Quinceanera are arroz (rice), frijoles (beans), lechon (pork), and pollo empanado (breaded chicken), and platanos (fried bananas). ... While merengue, cumbia and salsa, the traditional styles of music played at La Quinceanera, are dominating throughout the entire evening the culminating moment comes when the father and daughter dance the traditional waltz. ... There is one more gift given to the honoree by her padrinos which is called the quinceanera doll. The quinceanera doll, symbolizes the perfection of the event and the young lady, it is used as both a decoration and keepsake.