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Saturday, July 25, 2009

Gion, Kyoto

A Geisha

"Remember Chiyo, geisha are not courtesans and we're not wives. We sell our skills, not our bodies. We create another secret world, a place only of beauty. The very word "geisha" means artist and to be a geisha is to be judged as a moving work of art"
Memorable movie quote: Memoirs of a Geisha 2005

Geisha are an increasingly rare sight. After a long wait on the street of Gion my patience was rewarded. This eastern beauty reminded me of a scene when the protagonist is taught to walk through a busy street and capture the attention of passersby. I have never seen anyone walking so gracefully.

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