geiko

E409352

A geiko is a highly trained traditional Japanese female entertainer from Kyoto, skilled in classical arts such as dance, music, and refined social performance.

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geiko canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf cultural profession
performing artist
traditional Japanese female entertainer
associatedWith Kyoto tourism
basedOn traditional Japanese arts
countryOfOrigin Japan
culturalSignificance preserver of classical Japanese arts
symbol of Kyoto traditional culture
etymology Kyoto dialect form of geisha
gender female
hasDressCode formal kimono appropriate to season
white makeup for formal occasions
locatedIn Gion district
surface form: Gion Higashi district

Gion district
Kamishichiken district NERFINISHED
Miyagawacho district NERFINISHED
Pontocho district
memberOf hanamachi community
okiya
performs classical Japanese music
conversation
drinking games
refined social entertainment
seasonal cultural performances
tea-house entertainment
traditional Japanese dance
performsAt ozashiki banquets
seasonal dance festivals
precededByRole maiko apprenticeship
primaryRegion Kyoto
regulatedBy local hanamachi rules
relatedTo geisha
maiko
requiresTrainingPeriod several years
trainedIn calligraphy
classical Japanese dance
shamisen performance
singing
tea ceremony etiquette
traditional games
usesInstrument drums
flute
shamisen
usesLanguage Japanese
wears kimono
obi
traditional hairstyles
worksAt ochaya
ryotei

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Gion district famousFor geiko