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110-Foot-Tall Record-Breaking Catrina Takes Over Mexico City's Main Square for Day of the Dead

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A 33.41-meter (109.6-foot) tall fiberglass Catrina sculpture broke the Guinness World Record for the tallest Calavera Catrina figure and was installed in Mexico City's Zócalo for Day of the Dead celebrations. The 90-ton work was created by Taller de Arte Xibalbá's team of 140 artisans, including paper artists, sculptors, painters, architects, engineers, and blacksmiths, after nine months of planning and engineering.

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The sculpture was originally planned for display only through November 2; the article indicates the Mexico City government extended it due to positive response, but does not specify the new end date.

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