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February 19, 2009
Jamalco Celebrates Bob Marley Day
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The inaugural Bob Marley Day Exposition hosted by Jamalco was staged at the Halse Hall Great House, Clarendon on Friday, February 6 the anniversary of the Reggae Legend’s birth.
The exposition was designed to educate the public, particularly residents of the parish about the social, cultural and economic contributions the international reggae artiste has made to Jamaica through his music.
The event also formed part of the strategy to position the Great House, built in the late 1600s and newly refurbished, as the hub for cultural and social events in Clarendon.
Jamalco’s Administrative and Human Resources Manager Sharon Brown opened the exposition and urged the over one hundred participants drawn from local schools to emulate Bob Marley's qualities of determination and perseverance in their educational pursuits.
She noted that the world has “learnt a lot through this ambassador. It is therefore fitting that the work of this great man is celebrated today, here at this historic site, the Halse Hall Great House,” adding that it represents the heritage of a people.
Mrs. Brown said that the words of Marley's popular song, "Get up, Stand up," should serve as a reminder of the struggles he faced in his personal life, and should be an inspiration to Jamaicans to overcome the odds and achieve their full potential.
The Bob Marley Foundation also endorsed the event and General Manager of the Foundation Jacqueline Lynch Stewart, who sent remarks, noted that “the Bob Marley Foundation saluted Jamalco for taking the time and making the effort to organize the Bob Marley Celebration in Clarendon for the benefit of our young people”.
According to Mrs. Lynch-Stewart, “Bob was an inspirational figure not only for Jamaicans, but for all persons worldwide who believe in the principles of one love and respect for all humankind”.
The exposition included a display of artifacts focusing on the life and work of the artiste mounted in the main living room of the Great House and cultural performances by groups from several schools under the gazebo by the pool side.
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