La Quinceanera- written for cultural anthropology class to share a cultural ritual experience.

In Puerto Rico, Cuba, Mexico and other Latin American countries a girl's entrance into womanhood and her eligibility for marriage is celebrated at her Quinceañera. "From a North of the Boarder viewpoint, it may be seen as a cross between a Sweet 16 and a debutante's coming out party." (Palfrey). The origins of the Quinceañera can be traced back to the time of the Aztecs. "It was traditional …

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