Published TUESDAY, November 7, 2023: 'La Catrinas of Japan' Pictures by award winning ZUMA Press photographer Rodrigo Reyes Marin and Graphic artist Nahomi Moriyama who collaborated for the Catrinas of Japan photographic project: The images offer the concept of 'death and the beyond' from the perspective of Mexican traditions combined with elements of Japanese culture, bringing the Day of the Dead celebration to Japan through one of its most iconic characters, La Catrina. The story of La Catrina began as a social critique and satirical portrayal of bourgeois society during the late 19th-century dictatorship, is now the iconic symbol of the Day of the Dead. While the holiday is often associated with Mexico, today it is celebrated all around the world. 2023 marks the 135th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Mexico and Japan. Welcome to 'La Catrinas of Japan'
© zReportage.com Issue #913 Story of the Week: Published TUESDAY, November 7, 2023: 'La Catrinas of Japan' Pictures by award winning ZUMA Press photographer Rodrigo Reyes Marin and Graphic artist Nahomi Moriyama who collaborated for the Catrinas of Japan photographic project: The images offer the concept of 'death and the beyond' from the perspective of Mexican traditions combined with elements of Japanese culture, bringing the Day of the Dead celebration to Japan through one of its most iconic characters, La Catrina. The story of La Catrina began as a social critique and satirical portrayal of bourgeois society during the late 19th-century dictatorship, is now the iconic symbol of the Day of the Dead. While the holiday is often associated with Mexico, today it is celebrated all around the world. 2023 marks the 135th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Mexico and Japan. Welcome to 'La Catrinas of Japan'
A hummingbird flies over El Catrin's top-hat. According to Mayan belief, the purpose of hummingbirds is to carry people's thoughts and desires from one place to another. The Aztecs believed that birds were also messengers of good wishes; they attract love and good luck.
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La Catrina sits between roses and cherry blossoms in full bloom.
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A Japanese Catrina wearing a traditional kimono with chrysanthemums, and holding a red umbrella symbolizing the Japanese Imperial family.
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La Catrina, one of its most iconic characters in the Day of the Dead tradition sits under cherry blossom petals to make known the Day of the Dead traditions in Japan.
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El Catrin wearing a traditional charro suit and hat stands in an agave field. The marigold or cempasuchil flower symbolizes the Dia de Muertos celebration. 'El Catrin' is a name used to describe the male counterpart to the female Mexican Day of the Dead persona, La Catrina.
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La Catrina wearing a black dress blown by prairie winds, standing on a carpet of flowers. 2023 marks the 135th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Mexico and Japan. The Day of the Dead celebration comes to Japan through one of its most iconic characters, La Catrina.
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A Japanese Catrina wearing a flower bouquet inspired by the traditional art of Ikebana, traditionally, the classical art of Japanese flower arranging.
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La Catrina swims inside a natural pool, known as a 'cenote' as a symbol of water. The water is an essential element in the offering to deceased relatives during the Day of the Dead celebrations.
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La Catrina sits on an antique white sofa in a modern interior with table with almond flowers, and a cup of tea and gazes at the cherry blossom outside.
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A Japanese Catrina wearing origami cranes on her dress in the middle of the cold forests of Hokkaido, in the North of Japan. It's inspired by the Japanese spirit or Yokai 'Snow Woman or Yuki-onna'. Legends say the Yuki-onna, is the spirit of someone who perished in the snow. She is at the same time beautiful and serene, also known as a 'bewitching' snow ghost.
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La Catrina with a cat and parrot as her pets. During the Day of the Dead celebrations the date October 27 is set to celebrate the spirit of deceased pets.
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La Catrina stands among almond trees with flower in full bloom, as Mexican traditions combined with elements of Japanese culture to cement relations between the Mexican and Japanese communities.
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