From her origins as a satirical illustration to the ancient traditions of honouring the departed with marigolds, food, candles and family altars, this is a celebration that sees death not as an ending to be feared, but as a reason to remember those who came before us. In this episode of the Culture Project, @labanyamaitra explores the beautiful, curious world of the Day of the Dead.
Death dresses up for a party in Mexico
What happens when death dresses up for a party? Meet La Catrina, the 33.4-metre-tall skeleton towering over Mexico City, and the star of Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead.

