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| Okaasan Kikuyu of Hanafusa okiya |
Dear patrons and readers of Hanafusa okiya SL blog,
During Shigyoshiki, Kikuyu san, the Okaasan of Hanafusa okiya has announced that she will be stepping from her role of head of Hanafusa okiya in the end of 2023.
Starting from 2024, Geiko Kikutsuru, who till this day has been the atatori (heiress) of Kikuyu san and has been preparing for years, will become the next Okaasan of Hanafusa okiya.
Last month month Kyoto Kagai sim hosted Shigyoshiki - annual traditional ceremony, that marks the start of another business year in the Karyukai. Geiko and Maiko of Hanafusa and Komayaka okiya gathered at Miyagawacho Kaburenjo theater, wearing most formal black kimono called Kuromontsuki and renewed their vows for the new year. This is one of the few occasions when patrons and guests can see all of Kagai members gathered together wearing full regalia.
After the vows were pledged and awards were given, maiko and geiko offered sake and, specially prepared for this event, osechi (traditional Japanese New Year foods).
A new year, a new beginning, an empty sheet of paper where you can write anything you wish for. We hope that 2023 will bring You, Your family and friends many delightful days, filled with joy and happiness. With gratitude in our hearts, we sincerely thank you for your support and humbly hope that You will continue to support us in the future "Yoroshiku otaomoshimasu"
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| Photo by Toshiha neesan |
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| Photo by Toshiha neesan |
Every year, during Shigyoshiki, Maiko and Geiko receive rewards for the hard work. On this photo Maiko san and Geiko san from both Hanafusa okiya and Komayaka okiya pose together after the ceremony.
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| Photo by Toshiha neesan |
" Akemashite omedetou san dosu!
To all of our dear patrons and friends, we wish you a Happy New Year,
May this year bring you and your loved ones,
Good health, Happiness and Prosperity.
We look forward to spend 2023 to with you.
Happy New year from Hanafusa Okiya and Kyoto Kagai. ^_^"
Geiko Kikutsuru, atatori of Hanafusa okiya (Second Life)
