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Quinceañera

Quinceañera

In Latin American cultures, the transition from girlhood to womanhood is celebrated on a girl's 15th birthday with a Quinceañera. This event brings families together for a party that bids farewell to childhood and the start of her new role in society. The documentary focuses on several birthday celebrations in Mexico, highlighting the sociological themes associated with this occasion.

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Quinceañera

Quinceañera

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Special | 46m 24s | A look at the importance of a girl's 15th birthday celebration in Latin American cultures. (46m 24s)

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