geishas actually ring a bell.
BUT! they come from JAPAN.
i found something similar to the entertainers of the Land of the Rising Sun.
may i present, the Kisaengs!
(pronounce it: Ki- seng)
they should be just as talented and demure, just like any geisha.
the only differences between the two would be the kisaengs don a hanbok and speak korean.
oh yes!
DID I MENTION!?
The Land of Morning Calm ; Korea.
the kisaengs originated from there.
there is, of course, one famous kisaeng, whose name has survived through time.



the name is Hwan Jin-i
she was skilled in performing on the tightrope and played a variety of instruments, including the geomungo (Korean zither).
and to top it all, SHES GORGEOUS.
supposed to be.
i didnt find the actress who was playing her role in the drama any prettier than Fann Wong.
but oh well.
Ha Ji Won is playing the female lead.
=)

i've yet to discover more of korea's deep history.
KOREA RULES!
hahahs.
=D

Sylvia. Syl. And someone you'll never expect me to be.