Quinceanera At 15 - IV
by Al Bourassa
Title
Quinceanera At 15 - IV
Artist
Al Bourassa
Medium
Photograph - Photographic Artworks
Description
A quinceañera (also fiesta de quinceañera, quince años, fiesta de quince años and quinces) is a celebration of a girl's 15th birthday. It has its cultural roots in Mexico and is widely celebrated by girls throughout Latin America. The girl celebrating her 15th birthday is a quinceañera (Spanish pronunciation: [kinseaˈɲeɾa]; feminine form of "15-year-old"). In Spanish, and in Latin countries, the term quinceañera is reserved solely for the honoree; in English, the term is used to refer to the celebrations and honors surrounding the occasion.
This birthday is celebrated differently from any other as it marks the transition from childhood to young womanhood. Historically, in the years prior to their 15th birthdays, girls were taught cooking, weaving, and about childbearing by the elder women in their communities in preparation for their future roles as wives and during the celebration the girl's father would present her to potential suitors.
I have best heard this described as a wedding celebration, but without a groom!
This digitally altered artwork is derived from a photograph taken May 18/20 in Andalucia, Valle de Cauca, Colombia, South America nestled in the Andes Mountains.
Final processing done with Smart Photo Editor and Photoshop.
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December 17th, 2021
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Comments (5)
Dr Debra Stewart
Beautiful subject and photo! Understanding the subject's culture and heritage enhances cross-cultural understanding and acceptance of others.
Kathryn Jones
A beautiful girl in a beautiful dress! One that I am sure she will never forget, even if later on she loses her youthful figure!