Geisha perform final rehearsal for Kyoto dance fest

KYOTO, Japan - "Maiko" and "geiko" professional entertainers clad in colorful kimono dance during a show for special guests in wrapping up their rehearsals for the annual Miyako Odori performance in Kyoto, western Japan, on March 31, 2014. The official performance is running from April 1 to April 30, with four shows per day.

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