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A quinceñera is the celebration
for girls coming into womanhood. It comes from a Mexican tradition to celebrate
when a girl turns fifteen. A special mass is held in Spanish for her, and
there is a big wedding-like ceremony. Special friends and family members
help out by giving certain arrangements for the party and for the girl,
like her dress, her cake, two rings, and the invitations and/or photography.
There is a special madrina and padrino that present her with two rings,
one of which stands for holding her virginity, while the other represents
commitment to family and friends, culture, and being the best that she can
be in her life. During the celebration there is lots of Latin dancing, and
the girl must first dance with her father and all the padrinos, and then
with all single men at the party.
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