A girl’s 15th birthday party was a huge disappointment. And then she went viral
Why a terrible birthday party went viral
- A 15-year-old girl's quinceañera in Axtla de Terrazas, Mexico, initially suffered from low attendance.
- Her father's social media post about leftover food unexpectedly sparked a viral community effort to re-stage the celebration.
- Local businesses, private citizens, and the municipal government contributed, transforming the modest party into a large-scale public event.
- Thousands attended the rescheduled celebration, which featured numerous musical acts and speeches, despite torrential rain.
- The girl, Isela Anahí Santiago Morales, received a plot of land and a scholarship, underscoring the widespread support for her future.