- 2 Quinceanera
In Central and South America, a girl who turns 15 years old is called a quinceanera. This term is also used to refer to a girl's 15th birthday event. It often starts in a church with a Catholic mass. Here, girls renew religious vows and their commitment to their families.
The next step is to throw a big party. Traditionally, the girl enters the party accompanied by seven pairs of guests (seven girls and seven boys) and is escorted by a boy or her father. The young woman wears a brightly colored dress and tiara to match her style and personality. There is a lot of dancing at the party, as well as food and drinks. After this, the girls are no longer considered children.