Jackson memorial unveiled in Mistelbach

USPA NEWS - Long been debated, and it took longer than planned, now it had come: The Michael Jackson memorial was unveiled in Mistelbach. The bust was unveiled in June, now replaced by the 2.1-meter-high statue. When an idea becomes a reality.

When an idea becomes a reality: In September 2009, the first time two women have the idea to erect a statue of Michael Jackson, as a place of pilgrimage for all the fans. "We have meant the beginning, we do it in the garden because we can do about it what we want. In effect, we have thought about it and it's a great thing. There are so many followers and who in Mistelbach a pilgrimage, the first German in space, "says Martina Kainz more than three years ago.

At that time lacked the consent of the council, but that followed. In October 2011, after three minutes was all decided, the council gave the green light for the Michael Jackson memorial.

After four years dream came true

And on Saturday night it was time. Four years after the initial idea initiator Martina Kainz was able to realize their dream and reveal Michael's memorial. The statue is 2.1 meters tall and shows the King of Pop in a typical dance pose. "It is more than worth 5,000 euros. In order to get the money together, we have collected about the chestnut roasting donations, postcards, or even Michael Jackson mini-busts sold, "said Kainz.

The event was held under the patronage of IKKH Herta Margaret of Habsburg-Lorraine, Archduchess of Austria and Princess of Tuscany.

The revelation of numerous international fans came to Mistelbach. "We got up very early today, around the car, we then heard Michael Jackson CDs," says a fan from Budapest. The next trip to the wine district is already planned: "We will continue coming for his birthday to the monument in Mistelbach and lay flowers."