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The Floating World (Geishas)
Title: The Floating World (Geishas)
Category: Literature / English
Details: Words: 2693 | Pages: 11.5 (approximately 235 words/page)
The Floating World (Geishas)
Geisha have been symbols of Japan to foreigners for many years. Who are
geisha? We often perceive them not to be prostitutes, but highly trained
entertainers. We cannot simply reproduce a picture of such an emblem, but to touch
the surface. These female entertainers have survived purely over the years purely
for their love of the preserving art and culture.
Saburuko (ones who served) were the earliest predecessors to geisha who
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keeping Japanese traditional dance and music alive they will be treasured, and will
surely continue as valued emblems of Japan.
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