Vespa Community Visits Governor Bobby Nasution
The Governor of North Sumatra, Muhammad Bobby Afif Nasution, expressed his appreciation for the strong values of togetherness and family spirit cherished by the Vespa enthusiast community.
He believes that the solidarity fostered among Vespa riders is a valuable social force that deserves to be shared with the wider community.
Bobby made these remarks during a meeting with the “Gelegar Vespa” organizing committee and the management of Binjai Italian Scooter North Sumatra at the Tengku Rizal Nurdin Hall, Jalan Sudirman No. 41, Medan, on Friday, September 18, 2026.
Bobby believes that the uniqueness of the Vespa lies not only in its historical value or price but also in the strong solidarity among riders within the community.
“Vespa is a community activity that revolves primarily around family. Whether you are a club member or an independent rider, the solidarity is extraordinary. This sense of family certainly goes beyond monetary value,” said Bobby Nasution.
He emphasized that the spirit of brotherhood and cooperation within the Vespa community is vital to share with the broader public when addressing the various societal challenges of today.
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“What we need to do today is strengthen our sense of family and brotherhood. When problems arise—whether at a regional or national level—this kind of togetherness serves as a powerful driving force for resolving them,” he added.
Bobby expressed his support in response to an invitation to attend and officiate the opening of the Gelegar Kontes Vespa Mania 5 event—marking the 30th anniversary of the Italian scooter community in Binjai—which is scheduled to take place on October 17 and 18, 2026, at Merdeka Square in Binjai.
He urged the organizing committee to collaborate with relevant agencies within the North Sumatra provincial government to ensure the event runs smoothly and successfully.
Furthermore, Bobby reminded the riders and the committee to always prioritize traffic order and safety during the event.
“Good luck to everyone. Be careful on the road, support the police, and ensure that this event spreads positive values and joy throughout the surrounding community,” he said.
Committee Chairman Dwi Rendra Perkasa explained that the large-scale, quinquennial event bears the theme “Three Decades of Tracks: From an Old Machine to a Whole Family.”
“This event is part of the celebration of our community’s 30th anniversary. We have prepared various activities, including a ceremonial rice-cone cutting, competitions for classic and modern Vespas, a ride (Sunday Morning Ride/Sanmori), live music, the distribution of basic food supplies to the community, and the participation of local SMEs. We expect around 3,000 visitors and participants from North Sumatra, Aceh, Riau, and West Sumatra,” said Dwi Rendra.
He added that the event is being organized entirely by the community members themselves—through self-reliance and mutual cooperation—without relying on the regional budget (APBD). Also present at the meeting was the Deputy Mayor of Binjai, Hasanul Jihadi—who serves as an advisor—alongside advisors and administrators from Vespa communities across various regions of North Sumatra. ***rel
Komunitas Vespa Sowan ke Gubernur Bobby Nasution
Gubernur Sumatera Utara (Sumut), Muhammad Bobby Afif Nasution mengapresiasi kuatnya nilai kebersamaan dan rasa kekeluargaan yang dibangun komunitas pecinta Vespa.
Menurutnya, soliditas yang terjalin antarpengendara Vespa menjadi kekuatan sosial yang bernilai tinggi dan patut ditularkan kepada masyarakat luas.
Hal tersebut disampaikan Bobby saat menerima audiensi panitia penyelenggara “Gelegar Vespa” dan pengurus Binjai Italian Scooter Sumatra Utara di Aula Tengku Rizal Nurdin, Jalan Sudirman No. 41 Medan, Jumat, 18 September 2026.
Bobby menilai, keunikan Vespa tidak sekadar terletak pada nilai sejarah maupun harga kendaraannya, tetapi juga pada kuatnya soliditas antarpengendara di tengah masyarakat.
“Vespa ini kegiatan komunitas yang paling utama kekeluargaannya. Baik yang tergabung dalam klub maupun independen, soliditasnya luar biasa. Nilai kekeluargaan ini pasti tidak bisa dinilai dengan uang,” ujar Bobby Nasution.
Ia menegaskan, semangat persaudaraan dan gotong royong yang dimiliki komunitas Vespa sangat relevan untuk ditularkan kepada masyarakat luas dalam menghadapi berbagai tantangan sosial saat ini.
“Yang perlu kita lakukan hari ini adalah mempererat rasa kekeluargaan dan persaudaraan. Jika ada permasalahan, baik di tingkat daerah maupun nasional, kebersamaan seperti ini menjadi kekuatan besar untuk menyelesaikannya,” tambahnya.
Menanggapi undangan untuk hadir sekaligus membuka ajang Gelegar Kontes Vespa Mania 5 dalam rangka Anniversary ke-30 Binjai Italian Scooter yang akan digelar di Lapangan Merdeka Binjai pada 17–18 Oktober 2026 mendatang, Bobby menyatakan dukungannya.
Ia meminta panitia berkoordinasi dengan dinas terkait di lingkungan Pemprov Sumut guna mendukung kelancaran dan kesuksesan penyelenggaraan kegiatan tersebut.
Selain itu, Bobby mengingatkan para pengendara dan panitia agar selalu mengutamakan ketertiban serta keselamatan lalu lintas selama rangkaian acara berlangsung.
“Selamat beracara untuk teman-teman. Jaga keselamatan di jalan, bantu pihak kepolisian, dan pastikan kegiatan ini dapat menyebarkan nilai-nilai positif serta kebahagiaan bagi masyarakat sekitar,” katanya.
Ketua Panitia Dwi Rendra Perkasa menjelaskan, ajang berskala besar (big event) lima tahunan tersebut mengusung tema “Jejak Tiga Dekade, Dari Mesin Tua Menjadi Keluarga Seutuhnya”.
“Event ini merupakan bagian dari perayaan 30 tahun berdirinya komunitas kami. Berbagai kegiatan telah kami siapkan, mulai dari seremoni potong tumpeng, kontes Vespa klasik dan modern, riding (sanmori), hiburan live music, bakti sosial pembagian sembako, hingga pelibatan UMKM lokal. Kami menargetkan sekitar 3.000 pengunjung dan peserta yang berasal dari Sumatra Utara, Aceh, Riau, hingga Sumatra Barat,” ujar Dwi Rendra.
Ia juga menambahkan, kegiatan tersebut diselenggarakan secara independen melalui hasil swadaya dan gotong royong anggota komunitas tanpa mengandalkan APBD.
Audiensi tersebut turut dihadiri Wakil Wali Kota Binjai Hasanul Jihadi selaku pembina, bersama jajaran penasihat dan pengurus komunitas Vespa dari berbagai daerah di Sumut. ***rel
