Happy 14th years celebration of DAAI TV Indonesia

Journalist : Khusnul Khotimah, Metta Wulandari, Photographer : Metta Wulandari, Doc. DAAI TV Indonesia

Deputy CEO Daai TV Indonesia Elisa Tsai cut a 'Javanese cake' when celebration 14 years of Daai TV internal held on August 25 – 2021.

Wednesday, August 25, 2021, DAAI TV Indonesia celebrated its happy 14th anniversary internally with the BOD and all DAAI TV staff through virtual and limited broadcasts at the studio on the 1st floor of DAAI TV Jakarta.

This internal celebration is a gratitude for the whole team for hard work and consistency in broadcasting while maintaining the guidelines for truth, virtue, and beauty in the limitations of a pandemic situation.

It's been two years that various coverage and broadcasting problems have been affected by Covid-19. Starting from the implementation of PSBB to PPKM, DAAI TV did not lose the moments. They are still the same, providing various useful programs for the community. Starting from October 1, 2006, when DAAI TV conducted a broadcast test and a year later on August 25, 2007, conducted a soft launch in Jakarta.

DAAI TV is part of the Tzu Chi Humanist Culture Mission founded by Master Cheng Yen. The mission is to make a better world by sowing the seeds of love throughout the world. The ability of mass media, especially television, to reach many levels of society is the main reason. If managed properly with proper function, Master Cheng Yen believes, television will be the most effective tool in spreading truth, virtue, and love to every human being.

Edy Wiranto, BOD DAAI TV gave a welcome speech and a message of love to the entire DAAI TV team. The anniversary of DAAI TV was held virtually and limitedly at the studio on the 1st floor of DAAI TV Jakarta.

DAAI TV Indonesia's Deputy CEO Elisa Tsai expressed her gratitude for the guidance of BOD as well as the hard work of the entire team for growing up for 14 years especially to this pandemic.

“We know our world is changing so fast, we should accept it. If we can't adapt, we will be left behind,” said Elisa. “The only way is to innovate and go fast. We must unite and maintain the spirit of teamwork,” continued Elisa, who has been with DAAI TV for 16 years, even before DAAI TV was aired.

Elisa is confident and optimistic that DAAI TV can survive the uncertain condition, together with DAAI TV's solid team. She assures DAAI TV will continue to be on the right track to become the clean water for the world.

Edy Wiranto, BOD DAAI TV agrees with Elisa and is also convinced. "This pandemic has two sides and let's take the bright side. Let's use this time to hone our mental and strength to face the changing times. Hopefully, according to our theme, 'Rise of Indonesia', we can become agents of change and continue to maintain the spirit and work together to face difficulties," said Edy.

Growing Guide

Mansjur Tandiono (center – right) and Hong Tjhin (center – left) take a photo with the DAAI TV team when the early days of DAAI TV aired.

The 14th Anniversary of DAAI TV is also a moment of regeneration for DAAI TV. DAAI TV gives an award of appreciation for the dedication from Mansjur Tandiono and Hong Tjhin. Both have pioneered DAAI TV from scratch, since 16 years ago.

“The early journey was very warm from the DAAI TV family which was started from scratch with good cooperation. A journey that brings a sense of emotion, a sense of gratitude for the contributions of all of my friends. But whatever we do there are seasons. Now there is a regeneration season,” said Hong Tjhin, CEO of DAAI TV Indonesia. "Thank you guys for the support. Hopefully, we can get through this difficult time and make DAAI TV better," added Hong Tjhin.

BOD and the entire DAAI TV staff took a virtual photo together at the celebration of the 14th DAAI TV Anniversary.

Hong Tjhin added that the whole family of DAAI TV should remember the message of the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, who asked DAAI TV to remain consistent, spread love, guide, and proclaim virtue. Same with Vice President Ma'ruf Amin who said that the task of DAAI TV is to help maintain diversity, build tolerance, and realize the nation's unity.

"DAAI TV is a television that spreads love and preaches goodness consistently to the people of Indonesia. Continue to be a media that can guide the truth for Indonesia," said the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo.

The President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, was congratulating DAAI TV.

The Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia, K.H. Ma'ruf Amin also offered his congratulations. “DAAI TV is always present to accompany the Indonesian people with programs that carry the message of love, virtue, and beauty. The presence of DAAI TV to knit unlimited love is certainly very relevant to the pluralistic Indonesian society," said the Indonesian Vice President, Ma'ruf Amin on a different occasion.

DAAI TV Appreciation for Efforts to Overcome Covid-19 in Indonesia

DAAI TV Indonesia awarded DAAI Awards to institutions, communities, and individuals who have made a real contribution to the prevention of Covid-19 in the country at this moment which is still in a pandemic atmosphere. This award is a theme of DAAI TV's "Rise of Indonesia" support for the cooperation of all parties who contribute independently and collectively so that Indonesia can quickly recover from the impact of Covid-19.

Hong Tjhin, CEO of DAAI TV said, "This appreciation is given to those who have dedicated their time, energy, thoughts and also contributed funds to share with others.

“We selected several speakers from DAAI TV and related institutions as award recipients, as a token of gratitude for DAAI TV for their humanity, social solidarity, concern, and empathy, which also represent the values that we instill in DAAI TV, namely gratitude, respect, and love," said Hong Tjhin.

Police Chief General of Police Drs. Listyo Sigit Prabowo, M.Si. gave a speech for the DAAI Award given to the National Police.

Awards were given to the Indonesian National Army (TNI), the Indonesian National Police (Polri), the Indonesian Ministry of Health, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN), the Indonesian Doctors Association (IDI), The Indonesian National Nurses Association (PPNI), and the Wisma Athlete Emergency Hospital for the institutional category.

“I dedicate this award to all TNI soldiers for their dedication and service to the nation and state. TNI together with Polri and all elements of the nation are always ready to help the Indonesian people," said TNI Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto, S.I.P. while receiving the award plaque presented by the CEO of DAAI TV, Hong Tjhin.

DAAI TV appreciated the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which oversees Entrepreneurs Caring for the Republic of Indonesia for providing humanitarian and health assistance. The assistance, which was distributed through the Buddhist Tzu Chi Indonesia Foundation, has lasted from the beginning of the pandemic last year until now.

"Handling the pandemic is our duty, in various capacities and working together with the government, to restore health, and revive the Indonesian economy," said Chairman of KADIN, Arsjad Rasjid when receiving the award.

Chairman of KADIN Arsjad Rasjid and DAAI's Award.

Appreciation is also given to individuals who are resource persons for DAAI TV. They are directly involved in helping people face difficult times amid a pandemic. One of them is Edho Pratama who is also known to the public as Edho Zell. These YouTubers and influencers distribute free food to people in need through the program called "Warteg Gratis".

Meanwhile, the Miftahul Jannah Foundation, in Tangerang, Banten, was the recipient of appreciation in the field of education. The foundation, which was started by Dedi Sukardi, makes it easy for children in remote areas of Rumpin, Tangerang, who have difficulty taking online classes due to technology limitations and the difficulty of signaling in this area. This school also does not charge the students.

The other recipients of the individual category award were Binsar Manik in the health sector for his fight against tuberculosis during the pandemic. Then, Dimas Jayasrana in the social sector with the Food Barn who distributes food ingredients to people in need. Medan Community with reasoning (education category) and the Deli Serdang Bedagai Police Satlantas (social category).

"Rise of Indonesia"'s Event

The presenters of DAAI "Rise of Indonesia" Anniversary, Lea Simanjuntak, Shabrina, and Satrio Lahskart.

The DAAI Awards will be presented on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at 19.00 WIB, and August 29, 2021 (rerun) at the same time. This event presents the appearance of Lea Simanjuntak, a singer who is famous for her classical singing technique (which is known as “Nyanyian seriosa”) in every stage appearance. At the beginning of her performance, Lea performed the song "Badai Pasti Berlalu" by Eros Djarot which was full of meaning about the spirit of life. Lea also performed the song "DAAI Enlightening the World" and closed with the song "Indonesia Jiwaku".

The spirit of struggle in Indonesia Independence's month was also present in the chanting of the National performed by Satrio Lahskart and Shabrina Leonita Finalist Voice of DAAI 2018. The songs were sung such as "Indonesia Pusaka" and "Kebyar-Kebyar".

Following the theme "Rise of Indonesia", Love Gives Hope, DAAI TV hopes to be a beacon for the community in cultivating the spirit of love, cooperation, tolerance, social solidarity, and concern for others at the age of 14.

Translator: Amir Sumardi (Tzu Chi Volunteers)

Editor: Olivia Tan (Tzu Chi Volunteers)