We've all seen it and thought it the weirdest/awesomest thing ever: the prisoners who perform the full dance routine for Michael Jackson's Thriller in the prison yard. Back in July 2007 when this video hit YouTube, it took the world by storm and now has garnered over 38 million views. We're sure we're not the only ones to wonder exactly where this prison with rhythm is, and thanks to a little digging, we've discovered its location.
Although it could probably become a tourist destination if the prison was open to giving performances, we doubt there are any plans for that happen—so long as they've still got access to YouTube.
See where the inmates dance to Jackson, after the jump
It's the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center, in Cebu City, Philippines. And they are far from losing their international stardom, since they've released a new video (above) which stars Michael Jackson's choreographer Travis Payne and two Jackson dancers, who taught the 1,500 inmates to perform They Don't Really Care About Us from "This Is It," in remembrance of Michael. As with the first video, the performance is stunning and totally worth a watch on your coffeebreak today.
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