`` Opening ceremony '' for geiko and maiko at the flower district in Kyoto January 7 17:08
In the flower district of Kyoto, a "opening ceremony" was held in which Geiko and Maiko pledged to learn and improve their arts in the new year.
At one of the five flower districts in Kyoto, "Gion Kobe" in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, there were about 100 geisha and maiko dressed as black earrings with rice ears and hairpins.
At the opening ceremony, everyone said at the same time, saying, "We will be proud of Gion's tradition, strive to cultivate our minds, and strive to master the arts."
Next, Yachiyo Inoue, a living national treasure at Iemoto's home in Kyomai and Inoue, went on stage and performed a celebration dance to the flute and drum.
After that, sacred sake was served and the geishas and maikos exchanged New Year's greetings, saying, "Congratulations. Thank you very much."
Maiko Mai, a maiko who will be celebrating the coming of age ceremony, renews her resolve to say, "I would like to act responsibly in my own actions and actions. I was
In addition, Maiko Kazu Momo said, "I will keep what I said to my sisters and try my best for one year."