2006-09-04 17:31:55 · 7 answers · asked by recyclingmamma@sbcglobal.net 4 in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
Yes, there are still debs. Mostly, they exist in extreme Northeastern society or in deep southern old money culture. I find that it is almost universally now an east coast phenomenon, and one that exists almost universally to appease the parents more so than the young lady. Let's face it... white makes everyone look larger than they are, and 18 can be an awkward time for a young lady at times. I, personally, threatened my parents that if they made me deb I would show up in black leather, but I had some friends that loved the experience and found it to be beneficial for them in the future.
2006-09-04 17:47:24 · answer #1 · answered by Kate D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
filipina's celebrate their debut (pronounced "deh-BOO).
"The debut tradition continues. A filipina girl of Filipino heritage, known as “The Debutante” celebrates her 18th birthday by dancing with her cotillon court of 9 teenager boys and 9 teen girls in an elegant and rehearsed Waltz dance. Another traditional dance where the Debutante shares a dance with 18 men each one offering a rose. This is The 18 Roses Dance. Another tradition during this grand celebration is the 18 Candles presentation where 18 ladies lighted 18 candles to resemble the 18 lights that will serve as guidance to the Debutante as she transition to the status of a full grown woman. These are all part of a Filipino tradition –The Debut Tradition.
The tradition for this debut started way back during the early Spaniards occupation time in the Philippines and was carried out from generation to generation in the Philippines and even those Filipinos residing abroad."
from wikipedia:
Cotillions and Debutante Balls (popularly called a 'debut') are very popular in the Philippines and in Filipino communities overseas. The debut begins with a priest giving a blessing before the ball. Eighteen candles are then presented to the debutante by eighteen of her closest girlfriends and family which are then placed on the cake so the debutante may blow them out. Then eighteen roses are presented by eighteen male friends and family whilst dancing to a "slow song". Traditionally, the debutante leaves the ball at midnight (she can return to her hotel room to drink the night away with her friends OR make her way to a bar/club). Another tradition is that all young males present must drink to each letter of the debutante's name. The debutante, her escort and her court (eight couples = 18 people all together including debutante couple) learn and perform the cotillion de honor. This dance either consisted of a waltz or the traditional Filipino aristocratic dance "rigodon". In modern times the waltz is accompanied latin dances and sometimes hip hop routines. The debutante tradition in Philippine culture is documented in the film The Debut.
2006-09-05 00:44:02 · answer #2 · answered by sfnative78 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah there are still ladies who would like to celebrate their 18th birthday in a combination of tradiitonal and modern celebration; I guess it's nice!
2006-09-05 00:37:09 · answer #3 · answered by Ms. Nerai 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, alot in the Southern US.
2006-09-05 00:37:59 · answer #4 · answered by Fleur de Lis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-09-05 00:40:09 · answer #5 · answered by Diva 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, quite a few, actually...
2006-09-05 00:36:53 · answer #6 · answered by n/a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only for the very rich and famous
2006-09-05 00:46:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋