Dear Kyoto NHK ESS members,
Hello, everyone.
This is the chairperson of next weekend, May 13, Kazumasa Yasuda.
My apologies for my late announcement.
Genre: Discussion
Title: What is a Maiko in japan?
A maiko is a girl whose job is to provide entertainment for banquets through dance, musical accompaniment and conversation in Kyoto’s kagai (leisure district). Maiko are apprentices in the training stage of becoming geiko (geisha). A geisha or geiko is a woman who entertains guests at banquets by performing dances, songs, and music
Maiko in Kyoto is a rich cultural heritage that reflects the beauty and elegance of traditional Japan. The rigorous training, dedication, and discipline required to become a maiko is a testament to the importance of preserving traditional arts and customs in Japan.
At first, please make some groups to have 4-6 members in each group.
Then I will ask some questions about Maiko or Geiko by quiz style, after that please enjoy the discussion about this culture.
I hope you will enjoy it! See you.
Best wishes,
Kazumasa Yasuda