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Ladies and Gentlemen, it's time for our 'Extraordinary World' segment
This is a story that's stoked a lot of interest right around the globe
That's right. I personally went into see this story on the internet and I saw that over 10 million people had viewed the clip already
So many people
This is a story to do with 'rhythm and dance' right?
But I've gotta tell you, just going to view the clip on the internet is old hat..
You're just another 1 in 10 million people
But now, we have someone with us that's had an opportunity to go there and taste the real thing
You mean that we have someone that's actually been there already?
Jay - come on out!
It was a real blast
Sawasdee Khrap (Greeting)
(Stuart Jay Raj)
So what country did you travel to?
(Tagalog) We went to the Philippines
Oh wow!.. so you got caught in the storm?
It was really scary
The plane was bumping all around until finally we came in to land
We were so lucky to be able to finally make it to Cebu to get this story
We almost didn't make it there
Where in the Philippines is Cebu?
It's in the South of the Philippines
It's the Visaya region
So that means that while you were there, the storm hadn't really reached the south
We managed to dodge the storm there, but we did come across something extraordinary that was a real rush
More of a rush than a typhoon?
A real rush. This storm that we met was full of PEOPLE
In this week's Amazing World segment, we're here in Cebu
located in the south of the Philippines
Behind me here is the regional Maximum Security Prison of Cebu
There's something waiting here in this prison that will leave you gobsmacked
It is truly 'Neua Chan' (Extraordinary)
So you went to Cebu in the south of the Philippines
So you're going to take us to meet that person that we just saw?
That person at the end was scary!
Was it a woman?
You know this prison is a Maximum Security prison
You mean that the inmates are people who've commited violent and serious crimes?
There were hitmen, other murderers and prisoners that had commited a slew of other crimes
There were both female and male inmates
But the prisoner that you saw just now
was a guy
Oh - so she was a he
So what we saw in the clip was like what we'd seed in the video clip on the internet
They were are dancing
I've gotta tell you, just watching it as a youtube clip doesn't do it justice
When we went there, they actually let us go down and mix amongst all the prisoners
You went in with them?
It was an experience that I never imagined that I would have in this lifetime
They say that standing here now, there are a total of around 1,585 prisoners
The performance that we're going to see only happens once a month
It's really bizzarre
News of the performance has spread around the globe
And now people come from all over the planet to watch
They said that they'd use these coffins in the Thriller act
I'm not sure how they're actually going to use them - perhaps they'll have a burial?
We're just going to have to wait and see
It's starting - I'm excited!
Look! - the Zombies are coming!
They're all zombies. This is amazing.
This is what he (Byron) called 'Merciful Punishment'
Creatures from hell - really scary!
Ladies and gentlemen - This is the world renowned performance to the hit song 'Thriller' by King of Pop Michael Jackson
Look at them move! Unbelievable!
They said that this is what happens when our 'sin' takes control of us - it totally devours us
It leads us down the path to Hell. That's why they chose this particular song as the opening act
The fruit of sin - we will be stripped of everything
Right now we're backstage while they're preparing for the next song. I think it's going to be an M.C. Hammer rap!
Even rap dancing isn't a problem for these guys. Look at them twist and turn!
I think when these guys get out, there will be a lot of rap dancers put out of a job
After the rap, it's time for some Kimchi with Super Junior's 'Sorry Sorry'
Let's enjoy the show
If you weren't careful you could be mistaken that you were taking a stroll around Siam in Bangkok. There's not that much difference!
They should sent these guys to represent the country for a global dance-off
It's not over yet. Looks like they're having a ball.
They're really getting into it!
Take a look at uncle there really getting into it
It's as though they're possessed!
He's really enjoying himself. What a dancer!
Keep it together guys, keep it together - it's almost over now
What synchronisation, what teamwork!
Amazing!
I'm speechless
Michael Jackson
But I think the most extraordinary thing was that you were right down there in the midst of them all
Weren't you afraid?
When we went into the prison, the producer said - ok, we have 3 cameras. One will be up top.
Then you as the presenter can go down there and dance with the prisoners
I was a little shocked at first
But in the end, I had an absolute blast
All of this was the brainchild of Mr. Byron Garcia