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Coming-of-age ceremonies in various cultures

Updated: 2014-04-25 15:46 (chinadaily.com.cn)
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Coming-of-age ceremonies in various cultures

A 15-year-old girl is escorted by a police officer at a debutante ball organized by the Pacifying Police Unit program, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, Dec 19, 2013.[Photo/icpress]

In some Latin American countries, when a girl reaches the age of 15, her family usually organizes a very expensive celebration. It is usually a large party, called a Quinceanera in Spanish speaking countries and Baile de Debutantes in Brazil.

 

Coming-of-age ceremonies in various cultures

Coming-of-age ceremonies in various cultures


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