Pajero Indonesia Family (PIF) Pekanbaru Chapter Riau Province carried out an Independence touring to the West Sumatra (Sumbar) region in order to commemorate the 78th Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia (HUT RI) which lasted 3 days from 18-20 August 2023.
The Head of the Pekanbaru PIF Chapter, Eka Fitrial, accompanied by Deputy Chair Thio and Secretary Arkis Tabrani, explained that the 2023 Independence Touring activity was attended by 40 members (40 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport units), and this was the longest touring series ever carried out by the PIF community throughout the archipelago.
"Of course, this activity is a source of pride for the PIF Pekanbaru Chapter community, and this cannot be separated from the hard work of the Organizing Committee consisting of the Chairperson, Mr. Erizon, Committee Secretary Jiffi and Committee Treasurer Budi who have worked hard to make this event a success," explained Eka.
Furthermore, the man who is more familiarly called Eka added that to prevent congestion on the road section that will be passed from the Gathering Point on Jl. Pekanbaru – Bangkinang KM.16 Rimbo Panjang, Kampar Regency to the West Sumatra region, we have collaborated with the Kampar Police Traffic Unit, the Payakumbuh City Police Traffic Unit, the Bukit Tinggi Police Traffic Unit and the Lubuk Basung Police Traffic Unit.
"We apologize to road users, especially the people of West Sumatra if the PIF Pekanbaru Chapter community touring series yesterday has disturbed road users considering the length of the series in question, however, we have arranged a mechanism to prevent congestion for our series on the roads passed where in traveling for the series has been divided into 4 series where each series consists of 10 Vehicle Units and departs at different times, "he explained.
Eka also mentioned, in order to foster a sense of family, several activities at this touring moment were carried out including games ranging from tug of war, sitting on chair music competitions, ball games using funnels as a viewing medium, cracker eating competitions for children touring participants to Live Music DJ, this is a form of pride in commemorating the 78th Anniversary of Indonesian Independence.
"We would also like to express our deepest gratitude to the PIF Ranah Minang Chapter for their significant contribution in supporting the PIF Pekanbaru Touring activities in the Riau Province region, and we truly appreciate the sense of brotherhood across chapters, which is full of the spirit of One Heart, One Feeling," added Eka.
"In addition, we also really appreciate the support and support from Sponsorship for the 2023 PIF Pekanbaru Chapter Merdeka Touring activity consisting of PT. Indo Ekatama Gemilang, Adzkia Mobilindo, RM Pongek Or Stujuah, Waterpark 88 Ukui, Karona Jaya, Ranisa Fashion, Coustarica Group, Pe'Tong Pekanbaru Coffee Shop, PT. Usaha Insan Mandiri, Pekanbaru Pawnshop (Cecen Vosiska), Dhapubox.Id, Hotel Harka Ujung Batu and Cakra.Net - Get Connected With Us. And also thank you to the Regency/City Government of Payakumbuh, Bukit Tinggi, Lubuk Basung and Pariaman who have been willing to accept the presence of the PIF Pekanbaru Chapter Touring in the West Sumatra region where in addition to touring our presence also contributes greatly to advancing Tourism Objects in the West Sumatra region, "explained Chapter Chair Eka Fitrial
Meanwhile, Erizon who is familiarly called Om Eri explained that the destination areas for the 78th Indonesian Independence Tour in 2023 this time include the Payakumbuh, Bukit Tinggi, Lubuk Basung and Pariaman areas.
"Meanwhile, the series of activities are focused on 3 different locations, namely the Sakura Syariah Hotel, Jl. Diponegoro No. 241, Lubuk Basung District, Agam Regency, Oston Home Stay (Lembah Harau) Tarantang, Harau District, 50 Kota Regency - Payakumbuh and Pongek Or Situjuh Restaurant, Payakumbuh - West Sumatra," explained Eri as the chairman of the PIF Touring Committee, Pekanbaru Chapter.