See Mi Vida Quince Video and photos
The Alianza Coalition, in collaboration with the The Center for Prevention Services (CPS) hosted an alcohol-free community Quinceañera to celebrate the culturally important coming-of-age event while also promoting healthier and safer celebration choices within the Latino population in Charlotte.
A Quinceañera is a bright spot on every fifteen-year-old Latina girl’s calendar, celebrating the transition from childhood to adulthood. Alianza and CPS aim to provide a free community venue for a traditional event and its gowns and crowns while closing the door on riskier Quinceañera traditions like underage alcohol use.
See the video below for this great event!
“The Quinceañera is so important because it symbolizes a transition into maturity. The girl is officially recognized as a woman, or at least well on the path to womanhood, and is ready to play a more active role in her own life and the lives of her family,” said Ricardo Torres, Latino Program Manager. “The parity of transitioning into maturity with underage alcohol awareness education seems like a natural fit between the community and the Center for Prevention Services and Alianza,” said Torres.
See photos below from this great event!
