_Maikos Gathered All Together at the Commencement Ceremony_ by Japanese photographer Kiichi Asano (1914-1993) is part of a series documenting life in Gion, Kyoto's most famous geisha district. Many of these photos center around young women in training to become_maikos_: the apprentice to a _geiko_, a woman trained in music, dance and, entertaining. As one of the last works of the series, this group shot tells the story of the next generation upholding Japanese traditions and culture.

DATE: 1956

MEDIUM: Gelatin silver print

DIMENSIONS: 20.25 inches by 24.25 inches (unframed)

NOTE:Black frame, white mat

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