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I heard about a big celebration for girls turning 18 in the Philippines, is it similar to a Sweet 16 or an Quinceañera? What are the traditions?
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Yes, it is similar. They say when a girl turns 18 she is now a lady (also of legal age already). Nowadays, people celebrate there "Debut" in a variety of ways like going to a club, pr just a simple dinner with close friends and family. But traditionally, the program involves "18 roses" where significant men in the life will dance w/ the debutante. "18 candles", those who will give a well-wish or special message. "18 treasures" where people who will give message through symbols in form of gifts to the lady. For males, we usually celebrate when he turns 21.
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Yeah, but we call it a debut. Depends on what type of celebration but usually the celebrant is in a dress and the program includes the debutant receiving 18roses from guys and dancing with them and 18 candles from girls with a message. Some would even include 18 treasures wherein 18 people will explain their gift, it's purpose and a message. Then the normal party program with food and sometimes the debutant will have a presentation of her own by doing a performance.
I myself did not have a debut celebration when I turned 18. I just asked my parents to send me to Manila to go to a concert by one of my favorite band with VIP tickets and then just treat my close friends and family to dinner. :)
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Debut (pronounced as-debu[u-not english u])
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@bords If I'm not mistaken, it was the 8123 in Manila Concert. This Century, Nick Santino and the Northern Wind, and The Maine were the bands playing. I really like The Maine. Hahaha
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