Apr 20, 2009

"BIKINIS & TIARAS: QUINCENERAS"

This story, taken from the book Girls on the Verge: Debutante Dips, Drive-Bys, and Other Initiations, was written by Vida Vendela on the topic of Quinceaneras. The author examines the tradition of the quince and notes that it is changing. Many young girls are now having their pictures taken and skipping the party all together, while others are competitively throwing parties bigger and better than ever before but forgetting why. We hear stories about different ways to celebrate and how the tradition is changing amongst the Hispanic community. When I read this narrative, I did not really understand how getting your pictures taken could be better than throwing a party, but now I feel that those who choose to simply have their pictures taken might be choosing a better route--they are choosing not to lose themselves in the glamour and hype of the quince party. The article also made me think about my Hispanic friends, and how so few had quinces, so it is obvious that what the author is saying is true. The tradition of the quince is dying.

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