What Is A Chanbelan

Could some one help me out! could some one tell me about chanbelanes. Someone invited me but im not sure what a chanbelan is. If you can give me some info.
Posted by jose; updated 08/26/02

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A chambelan is probably the most importan thing after the Quinceanera ( the one of honor of course) all you have to do is dance the walz with her, help put on her shoes, and put her doll away..oh and also get the stool or char so she could sit for her crown...if you`re just a chambelan all you do is dance the waltz and yo`re also going to have to stand up for like 30 minutes watching her dance woth the padrinos...ect.
Posted by cylene; updated 08/26/02

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Jose:

The book definition is an attendant to a sovereign. In a quinceanera is that you are the attendant to the Quinceanera. You are expected to be at her beck and call.

Traditionally the quinceanera would have more than one, there would be many. But since there are damas I guess that you attend to your own partner.

Today your expectations is to dance with the Quinceanera after her waltz with her dad. You are to escort her on to the floor and chair.

It really, depends on the presentation that you will be assigned to your duties. It is a great honor.
Posted by Helpful; updated 08/27/02