Thousands of Mexican Women Participate in Iconic 'Catrinas' Parade Sputnik
go to original October 24, 2016

Annual parade paying tribute to the deceased in Mexico (Sputnik)

Thousands of women dressed as "Catrina" – Mexico's elegant skeleton lady – participated at an annual parade in Mexico City on Sunday.

Women and girls of all ages wore elegant, colorful dresses complete with elaborate face makeup to resemble "Catrina". They paraded along Reforma Avenue ahead of the famous ‘Day of the Dead’ celebrations held across the country.

Mexican artist Jose Guadalupe Posada created "Catrina" a skeleton lady who dons a large-brimmed hat and Victorian-era gown. The character was meant as a criticism of women who pretended to be of a higher class even if it meant starving, and becoming painfully thin. - The Quint

Related: Stunning Pics Capture Mexico’s ‘Day of the Dead’ Preparations Where Thousands Dress Up as the Skeletons of Their Deceased Relatives (The Sun)

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