Bonek (Bhondo Nekat) has tried a variety of things to clear its reputation as Persebaya football fans, where people have seen them negatively. By creating innovative communities that can have a positive impact on society, it is one of their ways to restore the public image. Bonek isn’t just a group of football fans, yet Bonek is able to give an impact through society. “Bonek isn’t the most creative group, but their process of becoming better needs to be appreciated,” said Bayu Aji. Through TEDxSurabayaSalon: DIVERCITY at the Westin Hotel, Surabaya, Bayu Aji invites attendees to join in spreading Bonek’s positive energy, which can have a good impact on society later on. Our hobbies and the sports that we see on TV may shape our identity. Born and raised in Surabaya, Rojil Nugroho Bayu Aji has been a dedicated fan for Persebaya in many football matches since he was a kid. Growing up, Rojil studied history at Airlangga University in 2009. After completing his undergraduate studies, he continued his studies to earn a Magister degree major in the History Studies at Gadjah Mada University Postgraduate and completed in 2013.
His curiosity about sports led him to write many articles and books related to the history of football in Indonesia, one of the topics related to the influence of Chinese Surabaya people in the development of the sports in Surabaya. Rojil’s interest in writing allowed him to grow and then develop his opinion for reviews in the mass media; Jawa Pos, Kompas, Sindo, Surya and Jakarta Newspapers. Later he worked as a writer at the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Indonesia (2009-2010), and became a History and Humanities teacher at the Ciputra School Surabaya (2012). He is now a History Education lecturer at the University of Surabaya. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at [ Ссылка ]
