- Title: THAILAND: Thai fans pay tribute to Michael Jackson
- Date: 4th July 2009
- Summary: THAI MIMIC SINGING, IMITATING JACKSON'S DANCE IN 'BLACK AND WHITE' SONG
- Embargoed: 19th July 2009 13:00
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- Location: Thailand
- Country: Thailand
- Reuters ID: LVABVKPS9OEIQGYN85S7OCSLAR8D
- Story Text: Michael Jackson fans in Thailand organise a tribute event to commemorate the 'King of Pop'.
Hundreds of Thai fan gathered inside the Bangkok's shopping mall late on Friday (July 3) to pay tribute the King of Pop, Michael Jackson.
Fans wore black and white outfits, mourning Jackson with scented white Jasmine garlands on his picture.
At the event, Jackson's fans shared about the memorable story of Jackson and songs they liked.
An outstanding Thai mimic put on Jackson-like outfits, singing his hit 'Black or White' and imitating his signature dance, "Moonwalk."
"As Thai citizen, I feel the same as other fans in the rest of the world feel. I feel sad, shocked, disconsolate to the unexpected loss of Michael Jackson, our King of Pop. I feel deeply sad about it. " said Jackson's mimic, Rungroj Nijarun.
They also sang in 'You are not alone' song to remember the King of Pop as his fans said Jackson's signature dance move "Moonwalk" and other of his songs are still in their fond memory.
The King of Pop passed away at the age of 50. Jackson died unexpectedly on Thursday (June 25) after suffering a heart attack as he rehearsed for a tour that was due to begin in mid-July.
An elaborate public memorial for Jackson, who died suddenly last week, will be held on Tuesday (July 7) in Los Angeles, and about 11,000 tickets will be given away for the service at the 20,000-seat at the rock concert and sporting venue Staples Center, in downtown Los Angeles.
Video clips of a rehearsal two nights before he died show Jackson looking thin but performing more like his old superstar self. - Copyright Holder: REUTERS
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