CELEBRATION was the order of the day as the grounds of the Bob Marley Museum came alive with tiny footsteps in a Kids Village which was part of the activities used to mark the 81st anniversary of the birth of the music legend.

Berger Paints Jamaica Limited (BPJL) sponsored the Kids Village at the family-friendly activation, bringing colour, creativity, and joy to the young attendees as they joined in honouring Marley’s enduring legacy.

The Kids Village featured a range of engaging activities designed to inspire creativity and self-expression.

Children from schools across the Corporate Area enjoyed face painting, canvas painting, and were treated to complimentary colouring and activity books to take home and enjoy. Additionally, both children and adults were able to get live caricature portraits done, courtesy of Berger.

Speaking on the initiative, Asheaka James, trade marketing manager at BPJL, highlighted the importance of nurturing creativity in young minds while celebrating Jamaican culture.

“Bob Marley’s legacy is rooted in love, creativity, and unity and we felt it was important to honour that legacy by creating a space where children could freely express themselves,” said James.

“At Berger, colour is at the heart of what we do, and being part of the Kids Village allowed us to bring that colour to life in a meaningful way for Jamaica’s future generation,” added James.

The Kids Village was a vibrant highlight of the celebration, offering a safe and engaging environment where families could relax while children explored art and imagination.

According to James, Berger’s involvement underscored its ongoing commitment to community engagement, youth development, and supporting initiatives that celebrate Jamaican heritage.

For caricature artist Emerald Easy, “Bob Marley stood for creativity, freedom, and self-expression, and that’s exactly what I saw from both children and adults alike today. Through caricature, patrons were able to see themselves reflected in art, and I’m grateful to Berger Paints Jamaica for creating a space where that kind of creativity could thrive”.

The 81st birthday celebration of Bob Marley drew locals and visitors alike to the museum, reaffirming the global impact of the Reggae legend’s music, message, and influence across generations.

Caricature artist Emerald Easy (left) joins Queen Mama Yaa for a snap after he completed her drawing on Friday at the Bob Marley Museum.

Asheaka James (left), trade marketing manager at Berger Paints Jamaica Ltd, and Onieka Young, group marketing manager at the Bob Marley Group of Companies, took a moment for the lens on Friday at the 81st birthday celebration of reggae legend Bob Marley.