In my opinion, they are just brainwashed or learned that they are doing an honorable job people still respect them. It could be presumed that they have a slight knowledge of geisha. A more surprising fact is that they were still being admired by Japanese people ironically. ![]() There are ulterior facts that have been concealed by their splendor. On a side note, geishas’ value was decided by the cost of their virginity once. In addition, the precondition to be the best geisha is being not a wife but a lover of the richest man in the town. In other words, everything was up to a man. All geishas’ services and even their life aimed at men. However, if we uncover the geishas’ life, we can easily figure out the grief that is hidden behind the beauty. They are usually depicted as a beautiful flower, like a rose. These characteristics make them mysterious and Japanese people are fascinated by those specialties. In addition, they cannot usually go out in the daytime. They cover up their face and body that can be easily noticed with white foundation. Additionally, they wear high-priced silky-kimonos it could sometimes be more expensive than a house. ![]() The reason is that their primary task is entertaining men in parties or restaurants. Geishas devote their life to practicing singing, dancing, and even a way of speaking and walking. This is the summary of the story, but I will focus more on her life as a geisha. At the end of the book, Sayuri could make her fame overall in Kyoto as the best geisha. This accidental encounter gave courage for her to live who had almost given up her life in a servant room. This chance made her fall in love with him, and she promised him to be a geisha like the women next to him someday. When she was in trouble, he gave a hand to her for nothing. ![]() One day, she came across a guy surrounded by geishas. Sayuri got the position of servant girl there. Therefore, they were sold to geisha houses, respectively. Her family lived in poverty, so they could not afford to raise their children: Sayuri and her older sister Satsu. The main character of the book is Sayuri. However, one of them put on record of her secret life, and that became a book “Memories of a Geisha.” These characteristics made Geishas confidential, so most of their life had been hidden. It is not only sacred but also a mysterious tradition that has been practiced in Japan for a long time. When you hear the word ‘geisha’, what kind of image can you draw? A geisha is a woman who sells her songs, dances, and skills to men. I loved reading about this little glimpse into Japan’s history and culture.General의 게시물 제목, 작성자, 등록일, 조회수, 첨부파일 정보를 확인할 수 있습니다. But the Geisha is a fast-vanishing world, yet their struggle, hard work, and humility stand out like a lotus in a muddy pond. ![]() The Geisha of Japan reminded me of a similar age-old system in India, the Devadasi system. The fierce competition between the geisha women, the desperation of the men to have what has been held out to them, Sayuri’s romantic determination, Mameha’s kindness, Mother’s manipulative moves all were very essential and made the story exciting and page-turning. Without actually seeing or touching a kimono, you will be mesmerized by its beauty and elegance.Ī lot of exciting elements make the story a compelling read. The storytelling will transport you to the tipsy house in Yoraido and the luxuries tea houses in Gion. It is a brave and epic saga, told with so much humility and courage, that you will quickly find yourself fascinated by the characters. Parents who couldn’t afford to keep their girls, sold them to become Geisha. It was a very old tradition in Japan to have mistresses that entertain but forever remain loyal to their Danna – master. Sayuri Nitta tells the story of her life, working as a Geisha in Kyoto, Japan.
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