The geiko Mari peforming the role of temae,preparing the tea slowly, mindfully, with utmost grace.
The good news is that Miyako Odori began today, and that I was there to see it! The bad news is that spectators are no longer permitted to photograph the performance without a special, expensive license. (ioi)
At least we can still take a few pictures during the tea ceremony (^_<)
As Mari finishes preparing a cup of tea, Katsuyuki brings another.
The maiko Katsuyuki in the role of ohikae.
