Chile 'Thriller' Protest: Students Stage Michael Jackson Dance For Education Rally (VIDEO)

Student demonstrators took to the streets of Santiago dressed as goblins and ghouls from Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video in their latest spirited pursuit of higher education reforms.

As they re-created Jackson's iconic moves in front of La Moneda presidential palace, students said the zombie motif was an appropriate metaphor for the Chilean education system, which they described as "rotten" and "dead." In recent weeks, similar -- albeit less colorful -- rallies have reportedly been staged, including some which demand the resignation of the Minister of Education.

"Public education is dying so we took this Michael Jackson creation and we united to this movement that is dying, the zombies," one student is quoted as saying. "At its heart, that's what it is. And behind each zombie, there's a family. This has much deeper meaning."

Watch Chilean students do their best "King of Pop" impressions, courtesy of Reuters, below:

Comments

[shejeawil]

11:46 AM on 07/06/2011

Michael Jackson's influence continues. His energy remains with us, and hopefully more and more of the planet's people awaken with it.

[LeeCalif]

07:28 PM on 06/26/2011

Sweet !

[Cherubim]

03:12 PM on 06/26/2011

For those of us who read the lyrics of Michael Jackson's songs,
we know that they are ideal for the coming fight of the
"have nots" aganist the "haves".

[Sally Kirch]

02:53 AM on 06/26/2011

Why do the State of NJ has a Superintendent of Schools per City??? We have 21 counties in this State, why not have 21 Superintendent of Schools?? obviously nobody told him about "High Speed University"

[corlista]

10:24 PM on 06/25/2011

Bless you, Sweet Angel. You touched people all over the planet. I only hope, in the deepest part of my soul, that you know how much the world loved you. I miss and love you so, Michael.

[Marrymeplease]

09:33 PM on 06/25/2011

Miss you MJ. Will never forget him. Second anniversary of his death. I spent the day listening to his music and it still sound great, but it's not the same without him. Will never forget him.

[ToniB]

02:54 PM on 06/25/2011

MMichael will keep inspiring millions from around the world. We hope the students get what they want.

[DimpleH]

02:01 PM on 06/25/2011

Brilliant