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| Once seen as a status symbol in Uganda and the capital Kampala, the iconic Piaggio Vespa is now derided as an anachronism. For devotees, though, old habits die hard |
Il giornale inglese THE GUARDIAN ha pubblicato diverse foto omaggiando il veicolo italiano piu famoso al mondo con lo scooter club ugandese e i suoi membri ritratti in fotografia con la loro Vespa. Derisi dalla popolazione ormai "modernizzata" loro esistono, resistono e ne vanno fieri.
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| Some of the older riders remember a time when owning an Italian scooter would spin heads. ‘When we were young we used to ride them wearing bell bottoms and big disco shoes!’ says Kasule |
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| The vehicles are reminiscent of happier days in Uganda, currently ranked one of the poorest countries in the world |
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| ‘Vespas are strong, unique and attractive,’ says Mubiru. ‘One we have is 54 years old, but it can serve at least 20 more years with the right care. With other motorbikes you simply cannot do that. Young people here don’t like it, but for me it is exactly what I’m after – something that is strong, beautiful and economical’ |
