Geisha
GEISHA
The Geisha is a traditional female entertainer trained in the Japanese arts.
She exhibits these talents at social occasions such as banquets. Before becoming a Geisha one must first be an apprentice Maiko.
In order to become a fully realized Geisha she must then go through rigourous training at the end of which she must pass the final examination.
While not nearly as common as they used to be, Geishas can still be seen walking along the traditional streets of Kyoto along with their Maiko apprentices.
Interest in Geisha has resurfaced due to the hugely successful book-turned-film Memoirs of a Geisha.
Strangly, however, most of the actors in the film are Chinese.
She exhibits these talents at social occasions such as banquets. Before becoming a Geisha one must first be an apprentice Maiko.
In order to become a fully realized Geisha she must then go through rigourous training at the end of which she must pass the final examination.
While not nearly as common as they used to be, Geishas can still be seen walking along the traditional streets of Kyoto along with their Maiko apprentices.
Interest in Geisha has resurfaced due to the hugely successful book-turned-film Memoirs of a Geisha.
Strangly, however, most of the actors in the film are Chinese.