Many people think that “La Catrina” represents “Mexican Death”, but this character was originally created as a social critique when cartoonist José Guadalupe Posada depicted women of indigenous ancestry who were wearing heavy makeup to try to look European. This character, first called “La Calavera Garbancera,” became part of the Day of the Dead celebrations and was later popularized by Diego Rivera, who renamed her “La Catrina.” Today, she goes beyond the Day of the Dead, has become international, and even on Halloween we can enjoy makeup related to this character.
Oh wow, I love this so much! 😍 The makeup is absolutely stunning, and the attire, especially the headdress, is immaculate! Such a wonderful holiday. I would love to be able to celebrate it in person someday...
Thank you for sharing, have a great week! 🙏
I hope you get the chance someday. There are lots of contests and parades with catrinas, altars, and people go to the cemetery to spend time with their relatives who are buried there.
That's right, the true story of La Catrina is little known