Sunday, June 26, 2011

Moving on without a home

Dear patrons and friends of the Blue Lotus Okiya,

we want to thank you for everything you have done for us and the Okiya so far. Due to unfortunate circumstances influenced by the RL of the senior Okiya members we have currently lost our home, and will therefore not longer be able to perform on our own land in our own teahouse.
However our Okiya will carry on to exist, even though in slightly modified shape, and though we will no longer be one of the biggest Okiya in SL we will continue to strive to train some of the best Geisha of SL and to entertain as such. Thus we will keep on holding Ozashiki in the Japanese gardens aboard the SS Galaxy twice a month until we find additional places to perform at.

You all have supported us all for a very long time, in stable times as well as in times of change, with actions and nice words. Over all these years, you have been dear patrons, friends and companions of our Okiya and all its members, and not only for us but also for many of you the lands of the Blue Lotus Okiya have served as home and place of retreat. That's why we hope that, despite of all these changes, you will retain as our patrons and continue to support us in the future.

Taking her hands from her lap and moving them from aside to her front, lining up her fingers, Ichisumi bows deeply with respect and gratefulness. "Douzo yoroshuu otano moushimasu! It is such a big favour to ask you, but please bear with us."

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I'm very very SAD to hear that. Blue Lotus was the BEST okiya ever....I'm disappointed....Angelic

aya said...

Hi is there some way I could send you at Blue Lotus an email abut a few questions I have? If so then could you give me an email adress I could use to send my queries?