TEDx Talks | One Boy's Dream of Becoming a Geisha | Kuni Tomita | TEDxDonauinselSalon @TEDx | Uploaded 2 months ago | Updated 3 hours ago
The narrator feels trapped between societal expectations and his own authenticity, using the metaphor of the 'Onnagata' to express this inner conflict. The text invites reflection on the importance of being true to oneself, even when it means challenging social norms and expectations. Kuni Tomita is a Japanese-Spanish actor who has created a short story called 'Kokuhaku' (Confession), which uses a portrait of himself as a 'geisha' as a metaphor for how people can feel trapped between others' expectations and their own authenticity. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
The narrator feels trapped between societal expectations and his own authenticity, using the metaphor of the 'Onnagata' to express this inner conflict. The text invites reflection on the importance of being true to oneself, even when it means challenging social norms and expectations. Kuni Tomita is a Japanese-Spanish actor who has created a short story called 'Kokuhaku' (Confession), which uses a portrait of himself as a 'geisha' as a metaphor for how people can feel trapped between others' expectations and their own authenticity. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
