Speaking of B.C. (abbreviation of “Before Christ”), the church plays a vital role in this transition into adulthood by providing ceremonies/classes that strive to educate the young women as to the physical and spiritual obligations they possess. As stated by Michele Salcedo (author of …show more content…
The “main event” per se, comes at the removal of her flat shoes into heels which is a symbol of the transition. She then dances a traditional waltz with her number-one chamebelán (escort; mostly the father or closest relative) as family watches on with pride and