1st of August is always one of the most busy and important days in August for Kyoto Kagai sim as this is the day of Hassaku. This year two okiya of Kyoto Kagai sim, Komayaka and Hanafusa, after greeting rounds, have gathered to celebrate this special event together. It is a very happy occasion for people, who have dedicated their lives to creating and preserving Karyukai of Second life.
but what is Hassaku and why is it considered that important?
Well, it is similar to greeting rounds that take place in winter (Shin Aishatsu) but, of course, there are several differences. So, every year on this hot summer day, all okiya members from Miyagawacho Hanamachi dress up in their casual komon or iromuji and go on rounds, paying respects to teachers, establishments and sometimes long time patrons. Indeed, it takes time to make all visits and greet people that play important if not major part in the life of the okiya - kimono makers, local shop keepers, kanzashi makers, tea house owners, teachers, fan and prop makers etc.
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| Photo taken by Maiko Toshimomo of Komayaka okiya Front row, from left to right: Shikomi Kyoko (Hanafusa), Geiko Kikumaru (Hanafusa), Geiko Kikutsuru (Hanafusa), Okaasan Geiko Toshiha (Komayaka), Shikomi Mari (Komayaka) Back row, from left to right: Maiko Toshimomo(Komayaka), Maiko Kikushino (Hanafusa), Maiko Kikune (Hanafusa) |
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