10/08/2026
Did you know that La Catrina was born in Aguascalientes, Mexico? 💀🌼
The story of La Catrina dates back to the early 1900s, when Mexican artist José Guadalupe Posada (1852–1913), born in Aguascalientes, created La Calavera Garbancera, around 1912.
Originally, she was more than an elegant skeleton. She represented a powerful social message, criticizing those who denied their Mexican roots and Indigenous heritage to imitate European high society.
In 1947, renowned Mexican muralist Diego Rivera transformed her into the elegant, full-length figure we recognize today in his famous mural Sueño de una tarde dominical en la Alameda Central, helping immortalize her as La Catrina.
Today, more than a century later, La Catrina has become one of Mexico’s most beloved cultural symbols, representing our traditions, our connection to our ancestors, and the beautiful celebration of Día de Mu***os.
❤️ From Aguascalientes to the World — La Catrina is more than a symbol of death. She is a celebration of life, identity, history, and Mexican pride.
Through La Catrina Fest , Casa Aguascalientes Chicago proudly celebrates and shares this extraordinary piece of Mexican heritage with our communities and future generations.
✨ Our culture. Our roots. Our pride.
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