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La última muñeca (Spanish for "the last doll") is a tradition of the Quinceañera, the celebration of a girl's fifteenth birthday in parts of Latin America.During this ritual the quinceañera relinquishes a doll from her childhood to signify that she is no longer in need of such a toy, often giving it to a younger female relative. [1]
The ceremony of the last doll is based on a Maya tradition; it is related to the birthday girl's later giving up of the doll as she grows into womanhood. [14] Once all symbolic gestures have taken place, the dinner is begun. At this point, the celebration reaches its peak; live musical groups begin playing music, keeping the guests entertained.
Ana Karen Allende is a Mexican artisan from the Mexico City borough of Coyoacán, who specializes in creating rag dolls and soft fabric animals. The tradition of making rag dolls in Mexico extends back to the pre-Hispanic period with the making of rag dolls reaching its peak in the 19th century.
A woman turning 30 decides to have a double quinceañera to celebrate her birthday and her Hispanic heritage.
MIAMI — Angelica Garcia celebrated her sixth birthday with a Cinderella-themed party. For her all-important 15th birthday, the Cuban American teen is amping up the fairy tale theme, celebrating ...
Cartagena owns one of the last quinceañera boutiques in Tacoma, according to Google search and Mapa Latino created by Latinx Unidos. Her shop, named after her eldest daughter, has been open since ...
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