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Geisha spectacle in Japan's Kyoto celebrates arrival of spring
The one-hour show blends dance, singing and instruments as geikos and maikos perform for ticketed audiences, organizers said.
- In Kyoto, geishas and maikos celebrate spring with the annual Miyako Odori, dancing in elaborate costumes and fluttering fans for hundreds of spectators in the ancient capital.
- The tradition began in 1872 as a revitalization effort following the capital's relocation to Tokyo in 1869, when Kyoto hosted Japan's first national expo to restore the city's prominence.
- Kyoko Sugiura, head of the Yasaka Nyokoba Gakuen in Gion, explained that the show "combines all of the traditional performing arts that you can see in Japan," incorporating kabuki and classical dance elements.
- Although often perceived as exclusive, the Miyako Odori is a one-hour public show where "anyone and everyone with a ticket" can enjoy the performance, democratizing access to geisha and maiko arts.
- Geisha expert Maria Superata noted that the number of practitioners is in decline, as fewer young Japanese want a life demanding a "strict practise schedule" and deep commitment to traditional arts.
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The Miyako Odori, a dance performance that heralds spring in Kyoto, began on the 1st at the Gion Kobu Kaburenjo in Gion-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto. This year, Maiko Kokoha (16), from Tsu City, is making her debut. After a period of training and apprenticeship, Kokoha officially became a Maiko in late February of this year. She is one of the three Maiko making their debut this year. Speaking to reporters before the performance, Kokoha expressed h…
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