La Quinceañera

A Hispanic Celebration of Budding Womanhood

You will need to visit either (or) both of the following web sites in order to answer the following questions.

Go to the following web sites:

http://www.mexconnect.com/mex_/travel/dpalfrey/dpquince.html or

http://clnet.ucr.edu/research/folklore/quinceaneras/aqlitrep.htm

1. On these web sites you will read about the origines of the celebration.

1. Where did the origins of Mexico's quinceañera celebration begin?

http://clnet.ucr.edu/research/folklore/quinceaneras/aqlitrep.htm

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2. What is the significance of a girl having a Quinceañera? http://www.mexconnect.com/mex_/travel/dpalfrey/dpquince.html

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3. What celebration in the United States is similar to a Quinceañera?

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4. Why is the Misa de acción de gracias (Mass to give thanks) the most important component of the celebration?

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5. Who are the damas and how many are there?

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6. Who are the chambelanes and how many are there?

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2. The quinceañera traditionally has the option of further celebrating the occasion with either a viaje (journey) or a fiesta (birthday bash).

1. What are some of the gifts that a quinceañera may receive on this day?

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2. Where are these parties held?

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3. Compare and contrast the parties of the following two women. Explain how they are similar and how they are different. Juanita Kennedy vs Francisca Dionicio

http://clnet.ucr.edu/research/folklore/quinceaneras/

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Project:

You are the owner of a Quinceañera business and as head coordinator you have been asked to make all the arrangements for Juanita’s Quinceañera. She has asked you to plan the entire celebration. You will have to shop for a dress for Juanita, her damas and suites for the chambelanes. You will have to arrange for transportation to the church and to the fiesta (this takes place after church). You are also in charge of the music and the food. Juanita has asked you to make this celebration one to remember so be creative. Juanita’s parents have asked you to present them with a plan of what their daughters celebration will be like. You have to explain to them how it will unfold and how much you will charge them for your services.

Help your staff (group members) make all the arrangements and keep track of the prices for the following items.

The dress for Juanita

Dresses for her damas

The suites for the chambelanes

Transportion to church and to “la fiesta”

Hall or location fee

Food for guests (this may or many not be included in the hall fee)

Music

Other items you think would make the party great

*Remember that you are also competing against other coordinators that would like to arrange Juanita’s celebration.

What is the name of your store?(Group Name) _________________________________________.

The following is a list of people that work at your store.

Name	Phone Number	What are they in charge of?

Your presentation to Juanita’s parents will be on (project is due) _____________________________.