Geishas rehearse for Kitano Odori dance show in Kyoto

Geishas rehearse for Kitano Odori dance show in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - Geiko and maiko dancers clad in colorful kimono get their makeup done during a fitting session for the annual Kitano Odori dance performance in Kyoto, central Japan, on Feb. 20, 2014. The performance will run from March 25 to April 7, with two shows per day.

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