It was a very busy day in Second Life 😪
Right after the Setsubun performance at Amatsu Shinmei Shrine, the Maiko and Geiko-san from Hanafusa and Komayaka okiyas returned to the Kyoto kagai sim to change into different seasonal outfits. The shrine performance had been lively and festive, with auspicious dances and mamemaki to drive away bad luck and welcome good fortune. As soon as it ended, there was barely time to catch a breath before preparing for the next event.
Once changed, the Maiko and Geiko-san took taxis across the grid to their next destination. February is always an especially busy month, and this year was no exception. With Setsubun marking the shift toward spring, performance requests increase, and schedules quickly fill with back-to-back appearances.
The next stop was the SL Living Expo Performance, where the focus shifted to welcoming spring. The atmosphere there was very different from the shrine — brighter, more modern, and filled with visitors — yet the performances still carried a strong seasonal feeling. The dances emphasized renewal, elegance, and good fortune for the coming months, and the audience gathered closely to watch.
Even after a long day of moving from sim to sim, the Maiko and Geiko-san performed with poise and care, showing the dedication that goes into these events. It was a full day, but a meaningful one, and a lovely way to share seasonal Japanese culture across different spaces in Second Life.
Photos by Maiko Kikuno san (Hanafusa okiya, Kyoto Kagai sim, Second life)
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