🇲🇽 Thousands of people in vibrant costumes and skull-like makeup gathered for #Mexico City’s annual #Catrina parade, a tribute to one of Mexico’s most iconic symbols of the #DayoftheDead. The Catrina is a skeleton often dressed in elegant clothing that has turned into a symbol of the country’s annual celebration. | FRANCE 24 English

💀🌸 The story behind La Catrina... La Catrina, created by Mexican artist José Guadalupe Posada in the early 20th century, was initially known as La Calavera Garbancera. Conceived as a social satire, she mocked those who denied their roots to appear European, reminding us that death makes us all equal. Later, Diego Rivera immortalized her in his murals, giving her the elegant image we know today. 🇲🇽✨ #LaCatrina #MexicanTradition #DiaDeMuertos #EmotionsResort #RivieraNayarit #PuertoVallarta | M