Debutante - Philippines

Philippines

Cotillions and débutante balls (commonly known as "débuts") are very popular in the Philippines and in Filipino communities overseas. Eighteen candles are then presented to the débutante by eighteen of her closest girlfriends, and then eighteen roses are presented by eighteen male escorts. Traditionally, the débutante leaves the ball at midnight. The débutante tradition in Philippine culture is portrayed in the film The Debut.