Geisha Girls Gratitude for Teacher.

Geiko geisha girls receive special fans from their traditional dance master Inoue Yachiyo (L) as they show their gratitude for the past year and best wishes for the new year on December 13, 2011 in Kyoto, Japan. The annual ritual is called 'Kotohajime', and is the start of preparation for the new year. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe)

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Capture Beauty of Life

Photographers take pictures of Maiko and geiko geisha girls as they walk outside the traditional art and tea house after showing their gratitude for the past year and best wishes for the new year to their dance master on December 13, 2011 in Kyoto, Japan. The annual ritual is called 'Kotohajime', and is the start of preparation for the new year. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe)

© Buddhika Weerasinghe