KYOTO, Dec 13 (News On Japan) –
Geiko and maiko in Kyoto’s hanamachi districts participated within the conventional ‘Kotohajime’ occasion on December thirteenth, providing gratitude to those that supported them over the previous yr and increasing early New Year’s greetings.
This centuries-old customized dates again to the Edo interval. Geiko and maiko go to their mentors and acquainted ochaya (tea homes) to specific thanks and make pledges for the approaching yr.
“「おめでとうさんどす。どうぞ相変わりもせずお頼み申します」 Best wishes. We look forward to your continued support,” is a standard greeting exchanged in the course of the occasion.
Yachiyo Inoue, a Living National Treasure and head of the Inoue School of Kyomai dance, remarked, “It’s challenging, but persevere. There’s so much you won’t understand at first; make sure to learn from your older sisters.”
In Gion Kobu, considered one of Kyoto’s 5 hanamachi districts, geiko and maiko, wearing informal kimono, visited Inoue to pay their respects and renew their dedication to their artwork.
Despite the chilly 4.4°C temperature on Friday morning, the hanamachi was already imbued with the festive spirit of the upcoming New Year.
Source: YOMIURI