The Geisha's----Beautiful Japanese Entertainers Or High Class Prostitues?

Today,we'll discuss about the Geisha....Who exactly are they?

Were they really the answer for high class top-notch entertainers in Japan or were they actually high-class prostitues with an expansive price tag?

Geisha are professional female entertainers who perform traditional Japanese arts at banquets.
Girls who wish to become a geisha,have to go through a rigid apprenticeship during which they learn various traditional arts such as playing instruments,singing, dancing,but also conversation and other social skills.

Geisha are dressed in a kimono,and their faces are made up very pale.As a common tourist,you may be able to spot a maiko in some districts of Kyoto,Japan.

Prostitutes wear the bow of their sash,or obi,in front of their kimono,but geisha wear their obi at the back.True geisha usually had the luxury of a professional aide to help them in the difficult process of dressing; their clothing is made up of several layers of kimono and undergarments, and an obi is more than a simple band of cloth.

Dressing could take over an hour, even with professional help.Prostitutes,however, had to take off their obi several times a day, so theirs were far less complex, and tied at the front for ease of removal and replacement.

There remains some confusion,even within Japan,about the nature of the geisha profession.Geisha are portrayed as prostitutes in much Western popular culture. However, geisha do not engage in paid sex with clients.Their purpose being to entertain their customer,be it by reciting verse,playing musical instruments,or engaging in light conversation.

Geisha engagements may include flirting with men and playful innuendos; however, clients know that nothing more can be expected. In a social style that is uniquely Japanese,men are amused by the illusion of that which is never to be.

Geisha girls,(pronounced "gee-sha"),also known as "panpan girls,"were Japanese women who worked as prostitutes during the period of the Allied Occupation of Japan.They almost exclusively serviced American GIs stationed in the country.

The term is a mispronunciation of the word geisha.The mispronunciation persists among some westerners.
Adding to the confusion is the fact that these women dressed in kimono and imitated the look of geisha.Americans unfamiliar with the culture of Japan did not know the difference between these costumed prostitutes and actual geisha.

Eventually, the term "geisha girl" became a general word for any female Japanese prostitute or worker in the mizu shobai,and included bar hostesses and streetwalkers.

Geisha girls are speculated by researchers to be largely responsible for the continuing misconception in the West that geisha are prostitutes.

As usual,i've attached a couple of vidoes below which should explain alittle about the geisha's & their life.Hope you guys enjoy the entertainment. ~Cheers~

Lion Dance---Ancient Chinese Art Form For Auspicious Occasions

One of the most interesting things i've done in my life time is to be involved in a Lion Dance troop.Now,dont get me wrong,i maybe be Indian & the Lion Dance is mainly performed by the chinese here in Singapore.But i got the privilege & honour of partaking in this art form a couple of years back when the church i attended asked me to form a group to perfom during the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations in church.

Lion dance is a form of traditional dance in Chinese culture,in which performers mimic a lion's movements in a lion costume.Asiatic lions found in nearby India are the ones depicted in the Chinese culture.






Chinese lion dances can be broadly categorised into two styles, Northern and Southern. Northern dance was used as entertainment for the imperial court. The northern lion is usually red, orange, and yellow (sometimes with green fur for the female lion), shaggy in appearance, with a golden head. The northern dance is acrobatic and is mainly performed as entertainment. Sometimes, they perform dangerous stunts.







Southern dance is more symbolic. It is usually performed as a ceremony to exorcise evil spirits and to summon luck and fortune. The southern lion exhibits a wide variety of colour and has a distinctive head with large eyes, a mirror on the forehead, and a single horn at center of the head. The lion dance also symbolises the myth of the Chinese new year.

The lion dance has close relations to kung fu and the dancers are usually members of the local kung fu club.They practise in their club and some train hard to master the skill.

During a lion dance performance, 2 performers co operate to “become” a lion. The Lion’s body consists of a lion head with movable ears, eye lids and mouth and a highly decorated body. The performers wear a t-shirt with the lion dance association’s logo and a special pair of pants designed to look like lion’s feet and in matching color and design with the lion’s body.





One of the performers takes the front position and assumes the front body of the lion. He controls the lion’s eye lids, ears and the mouth while his legs moves represent the front legs of a lion. The second performer arches forward to form the back of the lion, controls its tail and his legs represents the hind legs of the lion.




Lion dance performances are often accompanied by drum and gong players so that whenever there is a lion dance performances, the drum and gongs help to “inform” everyone around the area drawing crowds. The lion dance can occur with one or a group of lions and sometimes together with a Dragon Dance.





At the end of each performance,the Lion may leave a display of orange petals for audience to decipher the lucky numbers from the formation.Pastries such as prosperity cakes are also used as props because of its auspicious symbolism.

Lion dance performances are usually associated with joyous or auspicious occasions.I cant explain the adrenalin rush i had when i was the involved in the dance.It was amazing,truely a great feeling.The three weeks of daily hard work practising just before the actual performance in church was truely worth it.

Below are videos you guys can watch on some lion performance in action.Enjoy guys.... =)

What It Takes To Become A Fighter Pilot----Top Guns Of The Air Force

Well,some have asked,why's your name Maverick....Didn't your parents like u or something...Lolx... =) And so,i've to go on explaining how my real name isn't Maverick but a nickname i use on the net.And how i choose that name after watching Top Gun,where the lead actor,Tom Cruise,who is a fighter pilot,call sign "Maverick".

I totally love the movie and his character since it reminds me alot about myself.Head-strong,determined,dangerous but with an edge...And so that,i adopted the name Maverick as a nick name to use in real life & in the cyber world.

Anyway,flying has always be something i've always wanted to do since a child.Not started on it as yet,but definitely will one day.Maybe too late to become a fighter pilot,but a commercial pilot could be possible. =)

For todays topic,we'll be talking about fighter pilots.

What is a Fighter Pilot?

-A fighter pilot is a military aviator trained to engage other aircraft and typically pilots a fighter aircraft.Fighter pilots undergo specialized training in aerial warfare and dogfighting (close range aerial combat).

Fitness Of A Fighter Pilot?

-Fighter pilots must be in excellent health in order to handle the strange bodily effects caused by modern aerial warfare.Excellent heart condition is required,as g-forces have a tendency to suck blood away from the brain.

Although a strong heart and stamina are required,fighter pilots also require to have strong muscle tissue along the extremities and abdomen.Excellent vision remains de rigueur for the modern pilot.

Strong muscle tissue is required for when the fighter pilot performs an M1.When he flexes his arms,legs,and abdomen,the muscles in those areas press veins and arteries up between the skin and muscle,restricting blood flow to and from the head,but mainly from the head,since arteries (the carriers of oxygen-rich blood) are generally deeper beneath the skin than veins.

What is G-Force?

- When a fighter pilot is performing rapid turning movements in a dogfight or when avoiding missiles,pilots are exposed to high g forces.G forces are expressed as a multiple of the normal gravitational force, e.g. a force of 2G is equivalent to twice normal Earth gravity,meaning everything would feel twice as heavy.

Modern fighter aircraft can make much sharper turns and sustain a lot more stresses or g-forces.With the advent of the jet engined aircraft these capabilities exceed that of the human body.

When executing a "positive G" maneuver like turning upwards the force pushes the pilot down. The most serious consequence of the this is that the blood in the pilot's body is also pulled down and into their extremities. If the forces are great enough and over a sufficient period of time this can lead to blackouts (called g-induced Loss Of Consciousness or G-LOC) ,because not enough blood is reaching the pilot's brain.

To counteract this effect pilots are trained to tense their legs, arms and abdominal muscles to restrict the "downward" flow of blood. This is known as the "grunt" or the "Hick maneuver", both names due to the sounds the pilot makes, and is the primary method of resisting G-LOCs.

Modern flight suits, called g-suits, are worn by pilots to contract around the extremities exerting pressure, providing about 1G of extra tolerance.

And as usual,for all my readers,i've included some vidoes of pilots in action in their fighter aircrafts.Enjoy the show guys....Please fasten your seat belts first. =)

Capoeira--Afro-Brazilian Martial art---Way To Cool...

Well,we all know about karate,judo,kung fu and stuff...But how many of u have heard about Capoeira?

Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian art form that ritualizes movement from martial arts,games,and dance.It was brought to Brazil from Angola some time after the 16th century in the regions known as Bahia,Pernambuco,Rio de Janeiro,Minas Gerais and São Paulo.

So,wats so great about it....Well,trust me people...It really is interesting.How often do u come across a martial art that combines music & busting up someone....None that i've heard off. =)

Participants form a roda or circle and take turns either playing musical instrument(such as the Berimbau),singing,or ritually sparring in pairs in the center of the circle.

The game is marked by fluid acrobatic play,feints,and extensive use of sweeps, kicks,and headbutts.Less frequently used techniques include elbow-strikes,slaps, punches and body throws.

Its origins and purpose are a matter of heated debate,with the spectrum of argument ranging from views of Capoeira as a uniquely Brazilian folk dance to claims that it is a battle-ready fighting form directly descended from ancient African techniques.

Capoeira is growing worldwide.There have been comparisons drawn between the Afro-North American art form of the blues and capoeira.

Music is integral to capoeira. It sets the tempo and style of game that is to be played within the roda.The music is composed of instruments and song.The tempos differ from very slow (Angola) to very fast (são bento regional). Many of the songs are sung in a call and response format while others are in the form of a narrative.

Capoeiristas sing about a wide variety of subjects.Some songs are about history or stories of famous capoeiristas.Other songs attempt to inspire players to play better.Some songs are about what is going on within the roda. Sometimes the songs are about life or love lost. Others are lighthearted or even silly things,sung just for fun.

Capoeiristas change their playing style significantly as the songs or rhythm from the berimbau commands. In this manner, it is truly the music that drives capoeira.

Truely a very interesting art form which i came across a couple of years back.And well,for thoe who dont already know that it exists,allow me then to introduce it to u guys.

U can see capoeira in action in the videos i've got for you below people. =)

DJ Tiesto---The Best DJ In The World

One of my favourite DJ's is non other then DJ Tiesto.Tiësto is a Grammy-nominated Dutch trance DJ and record producer.He has become one of the world's most famous people in the trance and electronic dance music scenes.






As his popularity rose in the early 2000s he became the first DJ to perform to a large crowd without any other DJs or opening acts.He is also noted for being the first DJ to play live on stage at an Olympic Games at the 2004 Summer Olympics opening ceremony in Athens.





In addition to receiving numerous awards for his work he was crowned "World’s No.1 DJ" 3 consecutive times by DJ Magazine from 2002 through 2004[6] and received a nomination for a Grammy Award in 2008,for his album Elements of Life.






DJ Tiesto had an interest for music since the age of twelve.When he was twenty he decided to dedicate more time to it and began DJing professionally at school parties and then moved on to become a resident DJ between 1985 and 1994 at several clubs in the Netherlands after his manager and friend Wilfred encouraged him.





In the mid-1990s,he started to produce trance,which led to his breakthrough in 1995 when he started building mixed compilations,something nobody else did at that time.



The last time Tiesto came to Singapore,i was working at the then Ministry Of Sound (Singapore).Trust me,u guys wouldnt have imgained the amount of people who jam packed the club on that night to witness Tiesto work his musical magic.It was pure madness and electrifying.People were so close to each other,there wasnt anymore room to fill the 3000 capacity crowd in the club.Not to mention the throngs of crowd lining outside the club to get it which stretched for another 2 km.


Below are some vidoes of DJ Tiesto in action,enjoy the music guys. =)