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Bezig met laden... Once Upon a Quinceanera: Coming of Age in the USA by Alvarez, Julia (2008) Paperback (editie 2008)door Julia Alvarez (Auteur)
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. This was an interesting journey into the coming of age ceremony for many young Latina women. I only became aware of Quinceaneras within the past 20 years, and wonder if that's a factor of a second generation actually being born here in the US rather than being newly immigrated from elsewhere. Alvarez;s own story and journey through her own coming of age was interesting as well. It makes me want to re-read her fiction and poetry with a different eye, now. There were passages when I felt something was beautifully expressed, but unfortunately, as I listened to this as an audio book, I couldn't mark them to record here. A definite disadvantage to mixed media, for sure. Alvarez, writes about the Latino tradition of the quinceanera, an “elaborate, ritualized fiesta” on a girl’s fifteenth birthday. She traveled to various Latino communities in the U.S. and documented all the details of the quince: the mandatory limo, the photographer, the court and their professionally choreographed dances, the cake, and the gown. She researched the history of the ritual, from Mayan ceremonies to Spanish balls. The quinceanera thrives today in the U.S., as a way for girls to keep in touch with their culture. geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
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The quinceañera, the fifteenth birthday celebration for a Latina girl, is quickly becoming an American event. This legendary party is a sight to behold: lavish ball gowns, extravagant catered meals, DJs, limousines, and multi-tiered cakes. The must-haves for a "quince" are becoming as numerous and costly as a prom or wedding. And yet, this elaborate ritual also hearkens back to traditions from native countries and communities, offering young Latinas a chance to connect with their heritage. Writer Alvarez explores this celebration that brings a Latina girl into womanhood, attending the quince of a young woman in Queens, and weaving in interviews with other quince girls, her own memories of coming of age as an immigrant, and the history of the custom itself. The result is an enlightening, accessible, and entertaining portrait of contemporary Latino culture.--From publisher description. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Google Books — Bezig met laden... GenresDewey Decimale Classificatie (DDC)395.24Social sciences Customs, Etiquette, Folklore Etiquette Etiquette for Weddings, Funerals, and Other Ceremonies Etiquette for Coming-of-age ceremoniesLC-classificatieWaarderingGemiddelde:
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