Hey, folks!
Today I'd like to share with you a day that is os paramount importance to a girl's life in Brazil: the 15 year of birthday. I just went to one yesterday that had a very long ceremony, so let's get to it!
In most countries, girls have a celebration of the passing of age. In the US, we have the Sweet Sixteen. In Brazil, it happens when the girls reach the age of 15. It's called Debut Party. In old times it was the party where a young lady is to be presented to society and to attract young suitors. A little machist? Yes, we must consider is an old tradition. Nowadays it is more of a big luxurious party where the main objective is to make the girl immensely happy. Sometimes, the party is replaced by a trip or other extravagant wish from the birthday girl.
It all begins at the entrance: a magnificent hall is prepared with lights, tables, chairs, music and, of course, a beautiful table full of sweets, decorations and the cake - often a themed cake! Yesterday's party had Cinderella theme:
Also, thinking about the guest's comfort, lately, the organization has been adding some perks such as: "Comfort ticket", which means each guest can pick up a pair of flip flops to wear if their feet get too tired of dancing in high heels!
Readings: "Present this card. Get your flip flops. Ease your feet and have fun!"
As the theme was Cinderella:
It's a night to remember. There are a lot of different foods and drinks. Besides, the ceremony is very touching. Emotions are on top! First, there is a courting where the debutant enters in her formal dress, then follows in her proud parents, they go to the main stage where the girl receives praise from both her parents, then from grandparents and enjoy a waltz with the father and with her Prince.
The Prince is one traditional part of that kind of party. It's the young suitor who has the honor of the first dance with the lady of the night. Girls tend to invite a best friend or even a boy who they secretly have a crush on to be their Prince!
Yesterday's ceremony was a very long one: we had the courting, the praise from parents, grandparents, best girl friends, best boy friends, godmother, first waltz with the father, with an older brother and with her Prince! Wow! It was quite a night!
Hopefully, there was enough licquor to ease the night away!
