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In the United States
United States

The United States of America is a Federal government constitutional republic comprising U.S. state and a federal district. The country is situated mostly in central North America, where its Contiguous United States and Washington, D.C., the Capital districts and territories, lie between the Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Oceans, Borders of the U...
 and Canada
Canada

Canada is a country occupying most of northern North America, extending from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west and northward into the Arctic Ocean....
, a prom, short for promenade, is a semi-formal (black tie) dance held at the end of an academic year. In the United Kingdom
United Kingdom

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom , the UK or Britain,is a sovereign state located off the northwestern coast of continental Europe....
, the term is more widely understood to be in reference to a season of classical concerts
The Proms

The Proms, more formally known as The BBC Proms, or The Henry Wood Promenade Concerts presented by the BBC, is an eight-week summer season of daily orchestral european classical music concerts and other events held annually, predominantly in the Royal Albert Hall in South Kensington, London....
 or "proms", which have been held between July and September since 1895, today run by the BBC.






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In the United States
United States

The United States of America is a Federal government constitutional republic comprising U.S. state and a federal district. The country is situated mostly in central North America, where its Contiguous United States and Washington, D.C., the Capital districts and territories, lie between the Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Oceans, Borders of the U...
 and Canada
Canada

Canada is a country occupying most of northern North America, extending from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west and northward into the Arctic Ocean....
, a prom, short for promenade, is a semi-formal (black tie) dance held at the end of an academic year. In the United Kingdom
United Kingdom

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom , the UK or Britain,is a sovereign state located off the northwestern coast of continental Europe....
, the term is more widely understood to be in reference to a season of classical concerts
The Proms

The Proms, more formally known as The BBC Proms, or The Henry Wood Promenade Concerts presented by the BBC, is an eight-week summer season of daily orchestral european classical music concerts and other events held annually, predominantly in the Royal Albert Hall in South Kensington, London....
 or "proms", which have been held between July and September since 1895, today run by the BBC. The British synonym for the North American event would be Leavers' Ball, Leavers' Dinner, Formal or informally Leavers' Do, closer to the Australian description, although in the UK, many schools have called the above events proms in imitation of the North American tradition. In Canada
Canada

Canada is a country occupying most of northern North America, extending from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west and northward into the Arctic Ocean....
 and Australia
Australia

Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the southern hemisphere comprising the Australia of the world's smallest continent, the major island of Tasmania, and numerous list of islands of Australia in the Indian Ocean and Pacific Oceans....
 the terms Grad or Formal are most common and the event is usually only held for those in their graduating year of high school or middle school.

While smaller schools may hold a school prom open to the entire student body, large high schools may hold two proms, a junior prom for those finishing their 11th grade year and a senior prom for those who are finishing their high school years. When the junior and senior proms are combined, it is sometimes traditional to have the junior class plan and organize the prom. Proms are mostly attended by juniors and seniors, but some schools allow all classes to attend, usually requiring that one of the couple be an upperclassman. At some high schools, school administration may limit participation to students of the school or nearby school. In rare cases, already graduated students may attend prom with students but the school will usually place age restrictions on such prom participants, requiring them to be under 21. Junior classes or Senior classes may participate in fund raisers throughout the school year to reduce the prom cost.

Prom tickets are sold at school and treated as school events. Prom tickets are traditionally purchased by boys for the couple, but it is not unusual for people attending prom as friends to purchase their own tickets.

The name is derived from the late nineteenth century practice of a promenade ball. The end of year tradition stemmed from the graduation ball tradition.

Pre-prom activities will typically include a visit to friends' homes for group photographs.

In North America, a group of friends might rent a limousine to transport up to ten people to prom.

Common prom activities include (but are not limited to) dining
Dinner

Dinner is the name of the main meal of the day. Depending upon regional locale and tradition, it may be the second or third principle meal of the day....
, dancing
Dance

Dance is an art form that generally refers to Motion of the body, usually rhythmic and to music, used as a form of Emotional expression, social social interaction or presented in a spirituality or performance setting....
, the crowning of a prom King and Queen, and socializing.

For high school proms in the US, some communities hold "post-prom", an activity run by parents, teachers, and community leaders for prom attendees after the formal events. Post-prom may be held at a different location from prom and might include raffles, games or a late night meal. Post-proms are organized to discourage after prom activities such as under-aged drinking and sexual conduct. "Post-post prom" activities might be planned by couples such as trips to local parks or amusement parks.

Some universities
University

A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. A university provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education....
 and college
College

File:Government college for Women Dhoke Kala Khan.JPGCollege is a term most often used today to denote an education institution. More broadly, it can be the name of any group of collegialitys, for example, an electoral college, a College of Arms or the College of Cardinals....
s have proms as well, depending on the size of the graduating class in a faculty
Faculty (university)

A faculty is a division within a university comprising one subject area, or a number of related subject areas . The concept of a university with different faculties for different subjects dates back to Al-Azhar University, which had individual faculties for a Madrasah and theological seminary, Sharia and Fiqh, Arabic grammar, Islamic astronom...
 or department
Academic department

An academic department is a division of a university or school Faculty devoted to a particular academic discipline. This article covers United States usage at the university level....
.

Prom Attire


Boys usually dress in black tie
Black tie

Black tie is a dress code for semi-formal evening events, and is worn to many types of social functions. For a man, the major component is a jacket, known as a dinner jacket or tuxedo , which is usually black but is also seen in midnight blue....
 (a dinner jacket and bow tie
Bow tie

The bow tie is a men's necktie popularly worn with formal attire, such as suit or dinner jackets. It consists of a ribbon of fabric tied around the collar in a symmetry manner such that the two opposite ends form loops....
), sometimes with brightly colored cummerbund
Cummerbund

A cummerbund is a broad waist sash, usually pleated, which is often worn with single-breasted dinner jackets .. The cummerbund was first adopted by British Empire military officers in colonial India as a cool alternative to a waistcoat, and later spread to civilian use....
s or vest
Vest

A vest is a garment covering the upper body. The term has different meanings around the world:...
s, though any sort of formal wear
Formal wear

File:Birgit Ridderstedt & LJ.jpgFormal dress and formal wear are the general terms for clothing suitable for formal social events, such as a wedding, formal garden party or dinner, d?butante cotillion, dance, or race....
 can be worn.

Girls traditionally wear formal gown
Gown

A gown is a loose outer garment from knee- to full-length worn by men and women in Europe from the early Middle Ages to the seventeenth century ; later, gown was applied to any woman's garment consisting of a bodice and attached skirt....
s or dress
Dress

A Dress is a garment consisting of a skirt with an attached bodice or with a matching bodice giving the effect of a one-piece garment.Dress may also refer to:...
es. The style of these prom dresses has changed over the decades. Most recently large ball gowns, slinky dresses and short length dresses have proved popular.

Girls purchase their prom gowns from specialised local shops, boutiques and more recently, internet retailers, with many girls purchasing their prom dress months in advance. There are dozens of specialized prom dress labels each releasing new collections each prom season. Some of the biggest labels include Mori Lee, Flirt, Precious Formals, Jovani, Sherri Hill (formally a Jovani designer), Xcite and Tony Bowles.

Despite the level of choice, one of the difficulties girls face when choosing a dress is the risk of wearing the same dress as another girl, which is considered socially embarrassing. Shops and boutiques have tried to deal with this problem by keep dress register books. These shops will use this book to register the dress purchased against the name of the prom it will be worn to in order to avoid selling the same dress for the same prom.

Traditionally girls will also wear a corsage
Corsage

Corsage may refer to one of the following:*A nosegay of flowers worn by females on the wrist, waist or shoulder as a fashion accessory*Corsage , the waist or bodice of a dress...
 given to them by their dates and girls give boys matching boutonnière
Boutonniere

A boutonni?re is a floral decoration worn by men, typically a single flower or bud. The word comes from the French language , or 'buttonhole', which is the British English term....
s to be worn on their tuxedos or waistcoat
Waistcoat

A waistcoat is a sleeveless upper-body garment worn over a dress shirt and necktie and below a Coat as a part of most men's formal wear, and as the third piece of the three-piece male business suit....
s.

Prom king and queen

A prom king and queen are high school students, generally seniors, who are elected to be traditional prom "royalty" at some American high schools. The honor is usually bestowed by fellow students casting votes and electing their king and queen from a set of nominated candidates called the prom court. In general, kings and queens are involved in a number of activities including sports, extracurricular clubs, class offices, and other activities that get them noticed by their peers, which can lead to many votes. Candidates may also campaign for the honor.

The practice of crowning a prom king and queen is uncommon in Britain, Canada
Canada

Canada is a country occupying most of northern North America, extending from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west and northward into the Arctic Ocean....
 and Australia
Australia

Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the southern hemisphere comprising the Australia of the world's smallest continent, the major island of Tasmania, and numerous list of islands of Australia in the Indian Ocean and Pacific Oceans....
, though widespread in the USA.

Related social gatherings

Some American Christian high schools and colleges that disallow school-sponsored dances will host a Junior/Senior prom. Rather than dancing being the main planned event, a banquet is served. Typically, students still dress in formal attire and even bring dates. The tradition of Junior/Senior is popular at small Christian colleges such as Asbury College
Asbury College

Asbury College is a Christian liberal arts institution located in Wilmore, Kentucky. Although it is a nondenominational school, the college's foundation stems from a Holiness movement tradition....
 in Wilmore, Kentucky, and Greenville College
Greenville College

Greenville College is located in Greenville, Illinois, a small southern Illinois city, located 45 miles from St. Louis, Missouri on Interstate 70....
 in Greenville, Illinois.

Other American high school dances are homecoming
Homecoming

Homecoming, welcoming back of former residents and alumni, is a tradition in many university, colleges and high schools in North America. It usually includes activities for students and alumni, such as sports and culture events and a parade through the streets of the city or town....
, Winter Formal
Winter formal

Winter Formal is an American high school dance that takes place after Homecoming and before Prom, usually in January, February, or March. It has many of the same characteristics as Prom, being a black-tie dance event, with DJ or band music played, and meals served....
, and Sadie Hawkins.

As described in the introduction, in British English
British English

British English or UK English is the broad term used to distinguish the forms of the English language used in the United Kingdom from forms used elsewhere....
, such an event might be called a ball. In Australian and New Zealand schools, the event may be described as a Ball, School Formal
School Formal

A school formal or formal, is an event held during the school year for students in Australian Education in Australia. Formals are generally organised and run by a student committee which volunteers to do so....
 or simply Formal. If the event is not relegated solely to the final year, it is sometimes called a Dinner-dance, Leavers' Dinner, Debutante Ball or also Valedictory Dinner, usually so when the night includes a meal and is in the final year of high school.

In the U.S. a "formal" is typically a similar dance that is held by a fraternity or sorority affiliated with a certain college or university. In Australia and Britain, the term "prom" has also come into usage because of the influence of American movies and television.

In the UK the School Prom was unheard of until the late 1990s. It was believed to start in Cambridge where every school in the area had a special "School ball". As the idea proliferated throughout the UK from 2000, the name changed to a "School Prom".

In Argentina
Argentina

Argentina, officially the Argentine Republic , is a country in South America, constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city....
 there are also proms or "fiestas de graduación" for students finishing their last year of highschool. They will make a big party for teenagers in a local disco and school leavers usually wear a costume to be identified from the rest. They usually make a formal dinner with parents too, but students dress formally, boys in suit and girls in evening gowns.

In Austria
Austria

Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It borders both Germany and the Czech Republic to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the west....
 the last year in Gymnasium
Gymnasium (school)

A gymnasium is a type of school providing secondary education in some parts of Europe, comparable to English Grammar schools in the United Kingdoms or sixth form colleges and U.S....
 is celebrated with a ball (the so called "Maturaball") usually in January or February. This dance takes place before the exams are written. Normally the ball is pretty formal, so that all the students come either with dress or with a tuxedo or suit. Often the students invite their parents and other relatives to come to the ball with them.

In Canada
Canada

Canada is a country occupying most of northern North America, extending from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west and northward into the Arctic Ocean....
, most schools call prom "grad" and some of the aforementioned traditional prom practices, such as having a prom king and queen, do not exist or are slightly different. Usually, only the graduating seniors, family members, and invited friends are allowed to attend. Grad is more focused on the ceremonial aspect of graduation rather than the dance. The main event is usually the banquet, presentations by some of the members of the graduating class (music, song, speech, etc.), and address from the head of school. Although there is a dance component, it may not be as formal and anticipated as seen in American proms. Having a date is also not a major part of the Canadian prom or grad.

In Chile
Chile

Chile, officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long and narrow coastal strip wedged between the Andes mountains and the Pacific Ocean....
, proms or "fiestas de graduación" (graduation parties) are usually held at convention centers or hotels after the "licenciatura" or graduation from High School, and sometimes after taking the PSU
PSU

PSU is a three-letter abbreviation with multiple meanings, including:...
 (Chilean University Entrance Exam) in December. Students are expected to dress with evening dresses and tuxedos. They are allowed to go with a date, whether it is their significant other, a friend, or a relative. It usually starts by dancing a waltz with the opposite sex parent, and a dinner. After the dinner, the parents leave, and the dance starts until the next day. Food like hors d'oeuvres and a small breakfast and alcohol drinks are available during the party.

In Colombia
Colombia

Colombia , officially the Republic of Colombia , is a country in north-western South America. Colombia is bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the north west by Panama; and to the west by the Pacific Ocean....
 many private schools usually have "proms" as well, in Medellin for example hotel rooms are booked for this purposes and alcohol is usually available.

In Brazil
Brazil

Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is a country in South America. It is the List of countries and outlying territories by total area country by geographical area, occupying nearly half of South America, the List of countries by population country, and the fourth most populous democracy in the world....
, bailes de formatura are usual at the end of high school and at college graduation. There's no crowning of a king or a queen in any fashion, but nightgowns and suits are required. Family may or may not be included, and there's usually a live band playing in a rent ballroom, or at least a DJ is hired to command the music. Youngsters often drink heavily at these balls.

In Egypt
Egypt

Egypt is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Western Asia. Covering an area of about , Egypt borders the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Gaza Strip and Israel to the northeast, the Red Sea to the east, Sudan to the south and Libya to the west....
 most private schools have proms similar to the USA.

In Finland
Finland

Finland , officially the Republic of Finland , is a Nordic countries situated in the Fennoscandian region of northern Europe. It borders Sweden on the west, Russia on the east, and Norway on the north, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland....
 the equivalent of the prom is called Vanhojen tanssit
Vanhojen tanssit

Vanhojen tanssit or Wanhojen tanssit in Finnish language , or De ?ldstes dag in Swedish language , is a formal prom held in Finland upper secondary schools during the second year....
.

In Germany
Germany

Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a country in Central Europe. It is bordered to the north by the North Sea, Denmark, and the Baltic Sea; to the east by Poland and the Czech Republic; to the south by Austria and Switzerland; and to the west by France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands....
 students celebrate their graduation from High School
High school

High school is the name used in some parts of the world to describe an institution which provides all or part of secondary education. The term originated in Scotland and spread to the New World countries as the high prestige that the Scottish educational system had at the time led several countries to employ Scottish educators to develop the...
 or Gymnasium
Gymnasium (school)

A gymnasium is a type of school providing secondary education in some parts of Europe, comparable to English Grammar schools in the United Kingdoms or sixth form colleges and U.S....
 with an Abifeier (from the graduation certificate or Abitur
Abitur

'Abitur' is a designation used in Germany and Finland for final exams that pupils take at the end of their secondary education, usually after 12 or 13 years of schooling ....
), "Abi-Party" or an "Abi-Ball" - although most British or American students would fail to observe any of the traditional formality found in their own events. Students are not compelled to wear tuxedos and the women students are rarely in ball gowns, apart from the "Abi-Ball" where students have to wear tuxedos and ball gowns. The event often follows a very rigid running order, with welcome, introductions, an award ceremony for students and then a series of student-organised activities that tend to make fun of teachers usually with a joke about their bicycles or an extended hagiography
Hagiography

Hagiography is the study of saints. A hagiography, from Greek ' and ' , refers literally to writings on the subject of such holy people, and specifically the biography of ecclesiastical and secular leaders....
 about the favourite teacher. This is followed by the school's own band or bands or even an extended demonstration of all of the artistic outpourings of the students and staff. The event normally ends with a DJ playing music. Alcohol is available at these events since the legal drinking age in Germany is 16 (for beer and wine) and most graduating students are 18 or older.

In India
India

India, officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the List of countries and outlying territories by total area country by geographical area, the List of countries by population country, and the most populous liberal democracy in the world....
 the equivalent is a farewell party or farewell gathering. The outgoing students are given a warm send-off by the junior students and staff. All the seniors are felicitated with souvenirs and best outgoing students are given awards.

In Ireland
Ireland

Ireland is the List of islands by area in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world. It lies to the north-west of continental Europe and is surrounded by hundreds of islands and islet....
, this formal dance is called the Débutante
Debutante

A debutante is a young lady from an aristocracy or upper class family who has reached the age of maturity, and as a new adult, is introduced to society at a formal presentation known as her "debut"....
s' Ball, or informally, the Debs. This is also a formal dance for students who have just graduated from secondary school (high school) and is traditionally held at some stage during September and October, after the students have finished exams and may have already entered university or employment, although in rural areas it often takes place in July or August. The same formal dance is also occasionally known as the Grad among students in all-male schools, but who would therefore invite girls from other schools and is, therefore, the same as a Debs. Though "Grads" can also refer to a less formal dance mid-way through the school year. Some all-boys schools have their Debs in January, February or March of their final year; this is a tradition followed by all boys schools in Limerick. Students who did an optional "transition" year from junior to senior cycle often get to attend the debs going into their final year and leaving their final year. Alcohol is available at these events, much of the year would be eighteen (the legal age for drinking in Ireland) but more 17 and even some 16, adults in Ireland tend to have a more relaxed approach to alcohol and there is minimum supervision at the debs.

In Italian
Italy

Italy , officially the Italian Republic , is a country located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe and on the two largest islands in the Mediterranean Sea, Sicily and Sardinia....
 military schools the equivalent is known as "Mak ? 100" because it takes place 100 days before the students' graduation in high school. In civil schools a party called Mak ? 100 is usually held every year (thus it is not restricted to graduates), sometimes in place of one of the final school days or in a discos; it is not a formal event, and the students will often perform cabaret shows in which they make a parody of their teachers.

In Lithuania
Lithuania

Lithuania , officially the Republic of Lithuania is a country in Northern Europe, the southernmost of the three Baltic states. Situated along the southeastern shore of the Baltic Sea, it shares borders with Latvia to the north, Belarus to the southeast, Poland, and the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad Oblast to the southwest....
, prom is held after final exams usually the same day when high school diplomas are presented, the event is called išleistuves. The more-less equivalent of prom is called Šimtadienis, which is happening around 100 days before final high-school exams (from šimtas dienu -- hundred days), which is organized mostly for people who are just about to graduate and is orginized by junior classes.

In Malaysia
Malaysia

Malaysia is a federation that consists of States of Malaysia in Southeast Asia with a total landmass of . The capital city is Kuala Lumpur, while Putrajaya is the seat of the federal government....
 proms are gaining more and more popularity, and being held by more schools, especially in the bigger cities. However, these gatherings are usually fully organised by students only, and the school administration is not involved.

In Pakistan
Pakistan

Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country located in South Asia and borders Central Asia and the Middle East. It has a 1,046 kilometre coastline along the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman in the south, and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and People's Republic of China in th...
 the equivalent is farewell dinner and farewell function that takes place at the end of the college academic year. In farewell function one lady is appointed as "Lady of the Evening" and one guy is appointed as "Gentleman of the Evening".

In Peru
Peru

Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
, proms—"Fiesta de Promocion"—are usually held at hotels, convention centres or big residences (at the house of a graduating student, for isntance). The dress code is formal; some parents and teachers are often invited, but they don't stay the whole night. Dinner is served as well as alcoholic drinks and delicatessen; breakfast is often served the next day, at around 6-7 am.

In Poland
Poland

Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe. Poland is bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian Enclave and exclave, to the north....
 the more-or-less equivalent of prom is called studniówka
Studniówka

Studni?wka is a traditional Ballroom dance for final grade high school students in Poland, analogous to senior prom in the United States or formal in the United Kingdom....
, which happens around 100 days before final high-school exams (from sto dni -- hundred days), which is organized mostly for people who are just about to graduate. People from other years cannot come by themselves, but are often invited by their older friends.

In Slovakia
Slovakia

Slovakia . It was amended in September 1998 to allow direct election of the president and again in February 2001 due to EU admission requirements....
 the closest thing to a prom is Stužková, an occasion when the seniors get together with their parents and teachers to celebrate their upcoming graduation. It takes place in November or December. Each of the students receives a green ribbon with their name on it (thus the name Stužková, i.e. the Ribbon Ball). Many of the students will wear this ribbon on their jackets or shirts for the rest of the year. Stužková typically includes a banquet, skits and songs prepared by students, and, of course, dancing.

In Slovenia
Slovenia

Slovenia , officially the Republic of Slovenia , is a country in southern Central Europe bordering Italy to the west, the Adriatic Sea to the southwest, Croatia to the south and east, Hungary to the northeast, and Austria to the north....
 the equivalent is Maturantski ples after graduating from high school. Students can bring dates and/or close family to the ball. It is a custom that each student dances the first dance of the night with his mother/her father.

In South Africa
South Africa

The Republic of South Africa, also known by Official names of South Africa, is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa....
 the equivalent is the Matric Dance, taking place during the matriculation (i.e. final) year of high school (12th grade). It takes place towards the end of the third quarter shortly before the spring break after which the Matriculation Examinations commence. It usually takes the form of a formal dinner and dance. In most schools the 11th grade class are responsible for arranging the event. Sometimes the teachers and parents also attend.

In Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is an island country in South Asia, located about off the southern coast of India....
 the equivalent is the graduation after-party, or batch party.

In Sweden
Sweden

Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic countries on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden has land borders with Norway to the west and Finland to the northeast, and it is connected to Denmark by the ?resund Bridge in the south....
 this kind of event is usually known as Studentbalen. The word "Studentbalen" is in this case a proper noun meaning "The Student Ball", while the word studentbal is a common noun that can refer to any formal dinner and dance at a Swedish university. Studentbalen is usually held during the last weeks before graduating (Swedish
Swedish language

Swedish is a North Germanic languages language, spoken by around 10 million people, predominantly in Sweden and parts of Finland, especially along the coast and on the ?land islands....
: "Ta studenten") after three years in secondary school (Swedish
Swedish language

Swedish is a North Germanic languages language, spoken by around 10 million people, predominantly in Sweden and parts of Finland, especially along the coast and on the ?land islands....
: Gymnasieskola) and can be a quite formal, white tie
White tie

White tie is the most formal evening dress code . It is worn to events such as balls, the opera, and formal dinners. The chief components for men are the dress coat, white bow tie and waistcoat, and starched shirt, while women wear a suitable dress for the occasion, such as a ball gown....
 event though the practice differs greatly between schools.

In Turkey
Turkey

Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country that stretches across the Anatolian peninsula in southwest Asia and Thrace in the Balkans region of Southern Europe....
 the equivalent is called "Graduation Ball". The type and the rules of the organization are completely up to the school board.

In Vietnam
Vietnam

Vietnam , officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam , is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by People's Republic of China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea to the east....
 the equivalent of the prom is called lien hoan cuoi nam.

Anti-prom
Anti-prom

An anti-prom or morp is a social event often staged by high school students as a protest against, or boycott of, their school's official prom, as an alternative celebration....
 is an alternative social gathering, usually held to protest a prom.

See also

  • Anti-prom
    Anti-prom

    An anti-prom or morp is a social event often staged by high school students as a protest against, or boycott of, their school's official prom, as an alternative celebration....
  • Debutante Ball
  • Studniówka
    Studniówka

    Studni?wka is a traditional Ballroom dance for final grade high school students in Poland, analogous to senior prom in the United States or formal in the United Kingdom....
  • Vanhojen tanssit
    Vanhojen tanssit

    Vanhojen tanssit or Wanhojen tanssit in Finnish language , or De ?ldstes dag in Swedish language , is a formal prom held in Finland upper secondary schools during the second year....
  • Charitable Prom Organizations
    Charitable Prom Organizations

    Charitable prom organizations are groups, primarily in the United States, that give away prom dresses to high school girls that may not be able to otherwise afford them....
  • Carrie (1976 film)
  • Prom Night (1980 film)
  • Prom Night (2008 film)
    Prom Night (2008 film)

    Prom Night is a slasher film from Screen Gems directed by Nelson McCormick and starring Brittany Snow. The film was released on April 10, 2008 in Australia, and on April 11, 2008 in Canada and the United States, followed by a worldwide release in May....