Kyoto Geisha dancers perform rites of spring

Kyoto Geisha dancers perform rites of spring

KYOTO, Japan - Geisha dancers perform the rites of spring in a grand rehearsal at the Gion Kobu theater in Kyoto on March 31. The ''Miyako Odori'' dance festival, which celebrates spring in the Gion district, will be held from April 1 through April 30 at Gion Kobu, with four daily performances.

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