| Just mention the word Jamaica and the mind is | | | | brought Jamaica to the world's center stage. |
| filled with images of beach party, reggae and | | | | His phenomenal influence in the world's music |
| rum. The most populous English speaking | | | | landscape is best demonstrated by the number |
| island simply exudes with relaxed and | | | | of countries that have their own annual Bob |
| laidback life on the beach. It is home to a | | | | Marley Day celebrations, which includes |
| lot of celebrities while still more rich and | | | | Germany, Belgium, Finland, Italy and Denmark |
| famous flock to the party island day in and | | | | to name a few. But of course, every fervent |
| day out. | | | | fan would always argue that the commemoration |
| | | | of the life and achievements of the person |
| The island nation is called Xaymaca by its | | | | that introduced reggae to the world would |
| native inhabitants, which in Arawakan means | | | | never be as meaningful and significant as the |
| either "Land of Springs" or "Land of Wood and | | | | one being celebrated in Bob Marley's own |
| Water". A compelling tourist attraction by | | | | homeland Jamaica. Each year, the country |
| itself, Jamaica actually owes its enormous | | | | honors Bob Marley through a weeklong music |
| and vibrant tourism industry to two persons | | | | festival dubbed as the Reggae Sunsplash |
| namely, Bob Marley and Errol Flynn. | | | | Festival held every February, his birthday |
| | | | month. A music lover's Jamaican escapade is |
| Bob Marley | | | | never complete without a pilgrimage to |
| | | | various pit stops dedicated to the Reggae |
| Internationally revered as the King of Reggae | | | | King, namely, Bob Marley Museum and Bob |
| music, Bob Marley is a homegrown talent that | | | | Marley Mausoleum to name a few. |