Japanese dance of beautiful GEISHA 美しい芸者の舞踊

Japanese dance of beautiful GEISHA at 2006 Nagasaki This celebration is called NAGASAKI KUNCHI. One of famous Japanese traditional Entertainment.
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[@ginkiba3]

I love this! No fluff, no appeal to non-japanese tastes, no stage craft, just a bare-boned depiction of japanese music, dance and theatre.

[@yukivang]

Really nice to see some tradition from other countries now and then.

[@anataria]

It's amazing that Japan can still preserve their kinds of traditions and arts, while the world is moving and ruling around... I'm so jealous of Japan, these performances can be seen often, and they're not overlooked/out of sight of the new generations. Wanna be there someday :)

[@mark60060]

great to watch them performing outdoors (this is the only one on you tube, i guess). this video gave me the sense of what the entertainment was like in Japan hondreds of years back. plus, all women are beautiful thanks for sharing.

[@vanessarose4824]

That is so beautiful, I love it!!!!

[@franciscoalbertofuquenjime3458]

it so beautiful

[@bellabroughton1214]

these seem like they might be onsen geisha rather than actual geisha, onsen geisha are cheaper and aimed at tourists, it's unlikely that proper geisha would dance in such a setting

[@norriswa1]

My God, this type of dancing is just hypnotizing. It's beautiful.

[@Syrabella]

Wonderful !! I love it so much. Japan is a beautiful country.

[@gothassassin14]

@aemensabber Actually the reason they wear the white powder is because back then, before electricity, they had candlelight so the rooms were dim. The white powder made them stand out in the dimness of the room and of course the white powdered face tradition is still carried on today despite technological advances. :)

[@thephilosopherkartik]

Art is very difficult; but criticism is the easiest thing in the world. Japanese classical dance involves a rigid system of gestures and movements to enact the lyrics of the accompanying song. Everything from the slightest movement of the fan to subtle jerks of the kimono sleeve have a symbolic meaning; they're not just swaying randomly to the music. Even the 'easier' dances take weeks of practice and training. Think about this before you comment.

[@DrangoWings]

beautiful! how i wish i had enoght grace and patience to dance like this

[@Akuchan7]

I was just about to say they weren't Geisha. But the dancing is still enchanting. Thanks for posting the video.

[@athiria]

So simple and stunning beautiful the geisha dance is.

[@DimaRakesah]

@saburrito There is a different level of complexity, if you look closely. You don't see it as much here, but the tiny nuances and precision are what make the dance difficult. A very slight tilt of the head, while small and simple looking, can be both difficult to perfect and have a deep meaning. The beauty is in the smallest details carried out perfectly and with elegance. And in a very difficult costume to wear!

[@PriencessLedaChaung]

Geishas are not prostitutes they are Japanese hostess trained to entertain men with conversation, dance, and song

[@thephilosopherkartik]

日本の文化が本当に素晴らしいです。

[@NaeOnYT]

They're all beautiful, but when I hit the 1:00 marker, I couldn't stop staring at the geisha on the right side. She's breathtaking.

[@Anonymous2731]

@saburrito The point of this dance is not the complexity, but rather the skill to look elegant at all times. The geisha's job is to attract and always seem perfect. They wear specific shoes (which are hard to walk in and take practice) to keep their posture perfect, their make up should be flawless, and they never forget proper etiquette. The dance (although it can be a bit difficult with the clothing and shoes) is mainly to show off elegance an beauty and show tradition, not to breakdance. lol.

[@Kaneda1972]

What a culture!!! The best culture in the whole world! GO JAPAN!

[@Naokito]

wow~ their moves are not too hard to do but to make the dance beautiful...

[@XamiNaxamis]

Probably the only geisha dance i've ever seen with a halfway decent singer.

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

Those kimono look so soft and plush (might be the multiple layers they wear with the clothing). I'd really love to own one, though one not meant to be worn low on the neck, since that's common with how geisha wear their kimono. I wouldn't mind the long train (the hem of the kimono) either.

[@orastellathefirst]

they might be hangyoku. the obi knot looks about right, and they usually don't paint the forks on the back of the neck. might be actual geisha, from Tokyo

[@noorchan]

Japanese dance of beautiful GEISHA so nice and wonderful i love tham thank you

[@Kirastar244]

Well Maiko's are apprentices so it's obvious the lead Geisha's will dance with the fan. Geisha's kimono's are more elaborate than Maiko's. And the Maiko's kimono's are very colorful and bright. Hope this helps!

[@BlargBlather]

The shamisen is quite beautiful. It's not the kind of thing people hear in all parts of the world, so it takes an open mind. But as always beauty is subjective.

[@lisakawaii]

sounds like they started their singing with "ojeokosama"

[@frankovsky17]

I love Japanese culture!!!! Greetings from Colombia :)

[@thephilosopherkartik]

本当に綺麗だと思います!

[@escaramuzaml]

theyre sooo beautiful!

[@TKND]

majestic n mystical its like in the past of the age of samurai

[@AimeKomori]

Me encanto como bailaron las lindas geisha kawai...

[@maniacram]

wow i felt as if i had been transported to another time

[@marley1993]

@lunaball1 they are tokyo geisha, they dont have iriashi oshiroi or sanbonashi either, so there are no bare strips at the back

[@TOMBOW123456789]

It was very very good aho!!!!!!! good job! much love to ya!

[@Akuchan7]

No insult taken. For starters, a geisha would have two or three strips of unpainted skin at the back of the neck and a a line of bare skin around the hairline. Also, this is a festival! Part of the celebration is having different groups represent each of Nagasaki's districts. The simple truth is that they are performers.

[@Kirastar244]

That's because their kimono is white or something of that tone. Their skin blends in with it. It's clearly visible if you look hard enough.

[@Kwanusela1]

I think this is totally awesome. This is a nice song to learn

[@hanewolf]

oh my gosh this is wonderful, i love the music!!

[@HououMinamino]

@saburrito I was taught a traditional Japanese dance by my Japanese professor and performed in a show with others in my Japanese class. Trust me, it is something you have to practice.

[@MewTheIchigo]

I want that white and red kimono! :(

[@Neptunian9098]

The two in the white kimono look like indentical twin sisters

[@Zovlanov]

I'm searching for geisha performance, like dancing and playing instrumental music...., cause it makes my soul fall in peace :) does anybody know where I can download it? 芸者の音楽は私に幸せなる！　芸者のｍｐ３は知っているの？だれか。。。

[@Akuchan7]

They can dance! It's beautiful isn't it? ^_^

[@OsirisIxchel]

Beautiful!!!

[@SamiraRana]

WOW this is beautiful

[@MurakamiTenshi]

Very beautiful!

[@nissma16]

Une geisha, plus souvent appelée geiko à Kyōto, est au Japon une dame de compagnie raffinée réservée à une clientèle très aisée, dédiant sa vie à la pratique dexcellence des arts traditionnels japonais. Le mot « geisha » peut sinterpréter comme « personne darts » ou « femme qui excelle dans le métier de l'art ».

[@Kirastar244]

Yes, they are.

[@csincali]

@flowerfangirl The book had more accurate descriptions. You are right about the movie in that it is not an accurate depiction of how they look.

[@tatarmetal]

I don't know too much about japanese culture, but I suppose that the old one (until 1940's) was much better and prettier than the contemporary and vulgar pop-culture of nowadays.

[@konatawillburnyou8]

I CAN SEE MY MOM FRIEND IN THERE :O NICE DANCING

[@PriencessLedaChaung]

they dont have to auction anymore it is up to the geisha if she wants to do that times have changed

[@JPandCo]

maybe you would like to see geishas dancing cumbia?

[@zzzxtreme]

i wonder if these kind of very traditional music is available on CD or purchase on the net. could u recommend? I really love the chords

[@williamestrave7064]

@tomatocherry. what is the title of this dance??

[@ShonaMcCarthy]

@aemensabber It has to do with how they are entertainers; When women are Geisha they are not themselves, they become a character that is their Geisha personality. When the make up comes off they are themselves again. The make up is like a mask. It also helps them to stay anonymous. Also, traditionally women were taught to be very bad at talking to men so as not to be seen as slutty. The "mask" helps them to overcome this deeply engrained shyness and do their job.

[@Akuchan7]

They just aren't Geisha. They're pretending. It's a costume. That isn't an insult it's a fact.

[@KaramelLolaBunnie91]

would a japanese guy fall for a african-american geisha cause i would like to become a geisha(but, i need lessons 1st) cause this is good for praise dancing :)

[@Makkaru112]

It's difficult for foreigners of any kind to earn this special honour to co tinue on a legacy of specific clans.

[@franciscoalbertofuquenjime3458]

muy chistosas

[@mapferl]

awesome!

[@NicoleAlicjaB]

@kattmat It perhaps...Geishas life in this times like yearsago, but they aren't a lot of. They are a kind of Japan's proud and when sb want to show how he is a traditional, lovin' his country man he choose to "help" with a guest, geisha. In example I saw a traditional okyo [ I'm not sure of name] and a japanese biznesman and geisha who was making a tea for american man. xp

[@JPandCo]

mizuage does not exist anymore... it existed about many many years ago, traditions have changed, now only few have danna

[@tropicalpimp]

wow. truly exotic.

[@rivergod151]

thanks that does help,only asked as someone else told me that maiko was someone who decides under the age of 18 to be a geisha and a geiko is someone who is over 18 and decides to be a geisha (dont know how much truth is in this) and the comment was on a vid of one geisha dancing alone which everyone kept saying she was maiko not geisha and so i didnt know how they could tell just by looking.Anyway thanks for your input

[@Makkaru112]

Simple videos and website searches show thst Maiko are apprentice Geiko. Many who finish all the years of training of Maiko stage retire with high honour and often take part in cultural restoration and training of others elsewhere but often branch off into their many other personal interest through their connections

[@JPandCo]

I thought there were geisha but only in 3 or 4 cities... wow. I would have thought any city but... Nagasaki? My God don't tell me there are geisha in Okinawa because it will show me hoy much I know about Japanese Art. It's just that i have my doubtsabout the two men... and the theatre for geishas? like the Kaburenjo... I still don't know.

[@KaramelLolaBunnie91]

@JambaGirl i see your point of view

[@midnighthanyou]

Coooooool!!!!

[@usuaria8133]

とても美しい 🙌🏻

[@hanewolf]

@flowerfangirl i was wondering on that XD thank you for clarifying: that book mars alot of american's view of geisha sadly

[@thepalacemaid]

@KeikoMagari Well, geisha were not "officially prostitutes" but we know that a lot of them had intimate male patrons who paid them certainly not just for song and dance...

[@npaujbais]

they look like moving dolls.

[@DdFirebolt]

why are their shoes so "not high heeled"? and why don't their necks have the triangle-like lines?? i would really like to know that, if someone knows please, tell me!! :D

[@Ancaferocks4ever]

not necessarily, no i think sometimes they don't even wear sandals at all

[@simoninsingapore]

Subarashi

[@rivergod151]

@Kirastar244 how can you tell, what are the differences

[@hanewolf]

@KeikoMagari thank goodness someone clarified that for me, i had heard they werent and were and was oh so confused XD

[@spockette]

wait,arent the girls in the pink kimono´s maikos?

[@Purplegirl1024]

where can I get the music from?

[@Makkaru112]

Everyone, Memoirs Of A Geisha was a fraud. The writer of that false version of book and the movie creators got sued by the original Japanese woman who wrote her own book telling the real stories of her life. The groups told her they'd tell a faithful story, and created some twisted eroticized version of it. Even "Ask Shogo" channel as a master of Buyo and Noh theater along with his former Maiko wife who literally reacted to scenes from that movie and it made them cringe and they explained how inaccurate it was and why bit by bit!

[@EmaSan16]

wow

[@PriNceSsAarZo0]

Watashiwa Kono Uta Gasuki... Ari Gato...

[@DdFirebolt]

@shimizuchild101 oh, thank you so much!! :D that helps

[@Zayui]

nice ^^

[@Oshidorinohina]

i..dont think..those are geisha..just traditional japanese dancers trained to dance like this, i dont recognize this dance as geisha or maiko or of the 5 districts, and no there are no geisha in nagasaki if so i have never heard of such a district

[@bootsybrown]

they are very attractive to watch but if there Geshia how can you tell which one your going to sleep with all those cloths on, hee hee

[@piiikj]

どういたしましてね!!☆☆☆ (el mejor video ¡¡☆☆☆) ＞＜

[@Gozbostaco]

they look like the sun queen on tomb raider

[@kao81811]

was this at a school gym?

[@Valerius2316]

@hollisterluver1308 i could cry right now. all of my friends think their prostitutes and it is so frustrating bc they r not!

[@Doratin]

Oh god! I didn't say anything negative about the Geishas! I said the music sucks. Btw I know that it's traditional music. If i just wanted to blackguard this i just would write "This sucks", ok?!

[@meemew_02]

actually, geisha is the japanese word for "artist" if you haven't watched memoirs of a geisha were she specifically says geisha's do not show their bodies to men. Learn more about culture before you say anything. Also, I know i'm right. #maiko#

[@Makkaru112]

The writer of that false story and the movie creators got sued by the original Japanese woman who wrote her own book telling the real stories of her life. The groups told her they'd tell a faithful story, and created some twisted eroticized version of it. Even "Ask Shogo" channel as a master of Buyo and Noh theater along with his former Maiko wife who literally reacted to scenes from that movie and it made them cringe and they explained how inaccurate it was and why bit by bit!

[@Akuchan7]

ie ie! (No problem!) ^_^

[@ThreeEscapeas]

ummm... forgive my ignorance... but are those men geisha?

[@iheartmuzic34]

It suppose to be more sexually appealing for a man. It makes it look like they have on a mask and the man wonders about the bare skin underneath. Something like that.... :)

[@halilmertkarahan5704]

This is not real geisha

[@Doratin]

I can't understand why everyone likes this geisha dance stuff. Well Geishas are really nice to see and they're very gracefully. But this music SUCKS! O__O I watched many videos here on YT but everytime it sound so damn tuneless. Whitout sound it's pretty cool.

[@Makkaru112]

It's a special type of singing that invokes different things. Think of "throat singing." It's frequency work. It's quasi spiritual. An acquired taste. It may take a while for some to begin to understand what's happening and therefore to get more immersed which leads to more joy. ❤

[@Valerius2316]

@hollisterluver1308 Literally seconds before I checked this I was beating one of friends for yelling 'Asian talk' and laughing...in public (at our college which has a great deal of the population being Asian). What is wrong with the world today?

[@lunaball1]

wait..i don't see any of the strips of bare flesh on the back of the neck o.o