Bob Marley Day is very popular in this Gambia. The day of his death,
May 11 is called
“Bob Marley Day” and is widely celebrated by the younger generation.
You will see evidence of the Rasta tradition many places in The
Gambia, both in proud sporting of red, black, green and yellow, as
well as blaring reggae music from passing bush taxis. Some youths use
the day to illegally smoke Ganja while others attend electrifying gigs
staged around the Kombos.
In late 2005 a small delegation of Bob's family visited the
country for a week to prepare the groundwork for the visit of the
legend's mother at the International Roots Festival of the following
year.
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