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How 'La Catrina' became the iconic symbol of Day of the Dead

  • Written by Mathew Sandoval, Associate Teaching Professor in Culture & Performance, Arizona State University
How 'La Catrina' became the iconic symbol of Day of the DeadA girl dressed as a 'catrina' takes part in the Catrinas Parade in Mexico City to celebrate Day of the Dead.Yuri Cortez/AFP via Getty Images

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