I was 3 years old when my eldest sister had her Quinceañera party. In Spanish ‘Quinceañera’ means ‘fifteen year old female’. In the Cuban culture, and other latin cultures, turning 15 years old is symbolic because it marks the transition from childhood to young womanhood. This birthday is celebrated differently from other ones because it's a huge celebration with many guests. Many people refer to a Quinceañera parties as mini-wedding because of the magnitude of planning and details. Growing up in a Cuban household I was always told that for that ‘one day’ I would get to look and feel like a real Princess. I dreamed about this day for years. Twelve years after my sister's special day it was finally my turn! Finally! I visited several
