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Surviving Filipino Cotillion Season

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Jeff

“Where are you going?” I said to The Daughter. “I’m going to the video shoot.” “Okay.  Wait, what?” I had told The Daughter that she wouldn’t be getting a Cotillion for herself (we would rather spend the money for college), … Continue reading →

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Filipino Debuts, Cotillions and Mantillions

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Jeff

“I WANT A COTILLION!!” If The Daughter is anything, she definitely is NOT subtle. What’s a cotillion, also known as a debut? For Filipinos, it’s a  coming out party for girls, similar to a quinceanera but for eighteen year old … Continue reading →

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