La Catrina is a ubiquitous character associated with Day of the Dead (Spanish: Día de Muertos), both in Mexico and around the world. Additionally, it has become an icon of Mexican identity, sometimes used in opposition to the Halloween Jack-o'-lantern.

Catrina, in full La Calavera Catrina (‘The Dapper Skull’), is a recurring figure in Mexican visual arts depicted as a lively skeleton wearing a large plumed hat associated with early 20th-century upper-class European women’s fashion.

The movie beautifully and masterfully covers the traditions involved during the Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico. La Catrina. One of the strongest and most recognizable symbols of The Day of the Dead celebrations is the tall female skeleton wearing a fancy hat with feathers.

2023年10月29日 · Today, La Catrina is Posada’s most recognizable creation. She’s the icon of Day of the Dead, Mexico’s annual fiesta in honor of the deceased that takes place annually on Nov. 1 and 2. Her...

2022年10月8日 · Many people around the world recognize her from Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico: La Calavera Catrina. She might grace a family ofrenda, stand as a ceramic doll in a shop window, or appear in a painted face in a Día de Muertos parade. But where did come from, and what does she mean to Mexican culture?

2023年10月24日 · Today, La Catrina is Posada’s most recognizable creation. She’s the icon of , Mexico’s annual fiesta in honor of the deceased that takes place annually on Nov. 1 and 2. Her visage is endlessly...

2024年10月17日 · Understanding the story of La Catrina provides valuable insight into her evolution from a satirical cartoon to a beloved Day of the Dead icon and symbol of Mexico's unique relationship with mortality.

La Catrina, also known as La Calavera Catrina, is one of Mexico’s most iconic symbols ofDía de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). 💀🇲🇽 With her skeletal face, elegant attire, and elaborate...

2020年10月21日 · Often referred to as the Grande Dame of Death, La Calavera Catrina (the “elegant skull”)—or, simply, La Catrina—is frequently seen throughout the streets of Mexico during the Day of the Dead, or Día de Muertos, celebrations. You’ve likely seen the face before: an eerie meld of macabre and charm; fear and poise.

2023年10月31日 · La Catrina is an internationally recognized symbol for the Day of the Dead. Many relate it to the illustrations of José Guadalupe Posada, who modernized her in 1910, but her existence goes much...