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Mexico: Record-breaking "Catrina" skeleton woman watches over Mexico City

A 33-meter-tall skeleton figure known as a Catrina has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest of its kind in the world. Constructed from cardboard, fiberglass, textiles, and steel, the structure was unveiled at the Zocalo square in Mexico City. Mayor Clara Brugada received the certificate from Guinness representative Alfredo Arista, marking the official start of the Day of the Dead celebrations in the capital. The event featured the display of approximately 70,000 orange marigold flowers and highlighted the cultural significance of honoring deceased loved ones. While traditional altars reflect indigenous and Catholic roots, the city’s large-scale parade is a more recent addition inspired by the 2015 James Bond film Spectre.

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People in Mexico commemorate the deceased during "Día de Muertos" (Day of the Dead)

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Mexico: Record-breaking "Catrina" skeleton woman watches over Mexico City

A 33-meter-tall skeleton figure known as a Catrina has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest of its kind in the world. Constructed from cardboard, fiberglass, textiles, and steel, the structure was unveiled at the Zocalo square in Mexico City. Mayor Clara Brugada received the certificate from Guinness representative Alfredo Arista, marking the official start of the Day of the Dead celebrations in the capital. The event featured the display of approximately 70,000 orange marigold flowers and highlighted the cultural significance of honoring deceased loved ones. While traditional altars reflect indigenous and Catholic roots, the city’s large-scale parade is a more recent addition inspired by the 2015 James Bond film Spectre.

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