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The Philippine Debut is actually a tradition that spans back from the Spanish era. It is reminiscent of the “Quinceanera” celebration of the Spaniards, which a young lady celebrates at the age of fifteen (15). The age in which this event is celebrated is the only known difference between the Spanish and the Filipino tradition.
The term Debutante is from the French word “Deb” for “female beginner”. The deb is a young lady who comes from the aristocratic class who is formally presented and introduced to the society as soon as she reaches the age of maturity. The reason why a woman gets presented is to tell the entire court of her eligibility for marriage as well as to display her to bachelors from the upper crust. This event is called “The Debutante’s Ball”. Although debuts in the Philippines are not exactly based on such purposes, they have become widely celebrated and so popular a tradition they are that they get tweaked according to modern customs. Debuts are also a great way for teenagers to make memories and celebrate the adolescent phase of their lives. The debut tradition consists of the 18 roses presentation, in which 18 males from family members and close friends perform a short waltz dance with the debutante. One of those roses is from the father of the celebrant, usually the first one to dance with, but some do it the last dance, so they can perform the "Father and Daughter dance" portion. Next would be the presentation of the 18 candles, which has 18 females either from family members or closest to the celebrant's heart who say their speech and wishes. They will lit each of the candle that represents all the virtues that they chose to resemble the character of being a full grown woman to guide her in her journey in life. They say each of their own piece and greetings, and after all of them are lit, the debutante will make her wish and blow all the candles and the cake is cut for the guests to enjoy. Last but not the least is the cottilon de honor, which has 9 pairs who will be presenting a waltz dance number, together with the debutante and her escort. This usually is an elaborate dance number wherein it could take from 4-10 minutes the longest which requires at least 6-8 months long rehearsal. At most times, the family of the debutante hires a choreographer so he can prepare them for the special performance and the most awaited portion of the night. The rehearsal is always at the Debutante's home who also provides food and drinks to all the participants of the cotillon de honor. Also, a new presentation has been added wherein they call it "The 18 Symbolic Treasures/Token", where another 18 participants, either family friends and/or relatives offer a gift to the celebrant and explain why they chose to give it to her. The gift is something that the Debutante should treasure/cherish/use as she moves onto college and starting to live as a young woman. Source: www.debutIdeas.com
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