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Have you seen a Geisha in real life? Do you know their history? The history of geishas, an iconic cultural symbol of Japan, dates back to the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Initially, geishas were male entertainers who performed at social gatherings, but by the 18th century, the role had become predominantly female. Geishas are highly skilled artists trained in various traditional Japanese arts, including music, dance, and singing, as well as in the art of conversation and hosting. Geisha c

Japanese geisha "Chacha" sits on her knees with her fingertips neatly placed on the wooden floor, gracefully bowing to an audience before her traditional dance. The audience would usually be a group of older, wealthy men, sitting in a tatami parlor. But today, Chacha's audience is looking back at her from a computer screen, and ranges from a young woman with a glass of wine in her hand to a family with several curious children. Read more: http://u.afp.com/3WLN | AFP News Agency