Customs and Culture
January 12, 2015 10:48 am
Mathew Ryan
Customs and Culture
January 12, 2015 10:48 am
Mathew Ryan
Geisha (also “geiko” or “geigi” in traditional dialect) are traditional Japanese female entertainers who act as hostesses, often at tea houses, and whose skills include performing various Japanese arts such as classical music, dance and games. Traditionally, Geisha began their training at a very young age. Some girls were bonded to geisha houses (okiya) as...
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Geisha (also “geiko” or “geigi” in traditional dialect) are traditional Japanese female entertainers who act as hostesses, often at tea houses, and whose skills include performing various Japanese arts such as classical music, dance and games. Traditionally, Geisha began their training at a very young age. Some girls were bonded to geisha houses (okiya) as...
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Customs and Culture
January 11, 2015 4:01 pm
Mathew Ryan
Customs and Culture
January 11, 2015 4:01 pm
Mathew Ryan
Kabuki Noh Overview: A Quick Look Kabuki The essence of this performing art is perfectly captured by its name, which derives from a Japanese word meaning to lean or tilt. UNESCO’s proclamation describes kabuki as “a Japanese traditional theatre form.” It could be described as the result of starting out with nogaku theater as a...
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Kabuki Noh Overview: A Quick Look Kabuki The essence of this performing art is perfectly captured by its name, which derives from a Japanese word meaning to lean or tilt. UNESCO’s proclamation describes kabuki as “a Japanese traditional theatre form.” It could be described as the result of starting out with nogaku theater as a...
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