In 2008, the small hamlet of Banatski Sokolac in northeastern Serbia dedicated a statue to Bob Marley.
"We are honoured to announce that the first monument in Europe of the reggae legend Bob Marley will be erected in Banatski Sokolac," said the Internet site of the Rock Village festival.
The dedicators continued the August 23, 2008 statement by stating:
"Our village thus enters into history and supporters and all those who respect this 'liberty fighter armed with a guitar' can take part in the unveiling ceremony."
