Tuesday, June 21, 2005

Kyo Odori Opening Dance: 京をどり

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The Geiko Kikuryu and senior maiko, Fukuaya, take center stage in the opening dance of the 56th annual Kyo Odori.

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Geiko oreo! Kikuryu, Fukuaya, and Chiyoe.

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Standing side by side, the difference in appearance of a even a senior Maiko and a Geiko are easy to discern. Fukuaya's colorful kimono, long, hanging obi and flowery hair style are a stark contrast to Kikuryu's elegent black kimono, drum style obi tie, and katsura wig with subtle ornamentation.

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