JAKARTA - When the host called Tito Karnavian's name, a loud applause came from the attendees who attended the birthday of the Palembang-based businessman, Toni Tatung. Shortly afterwards, the man who served as the Minister of the Home Affairs of the Red and White Cabinet appeared in front of the band who had been carrying out their duties.
After chatting with the musicians for a while, Tito loudly sang the song titled "I Will Survive" which was popularized by American singer Gloria Gaynor. Hearing the cheerful song, the invited guests could not help but sing and sing. Tito was even more excited to see the enthusiasm of the guests who approached the stage.
Tito Karnavian photo with Toni Tatung and his wife, Wiwiet Tatung, Anwar Fuady, Dewi Perssik and invited guests. (IST)
Ternyata tak hanya satu lagu, Tito melanjutkan penampilannya dengan empat tembang berbeda: "Dancing Queen" (ABBA), "Sakura" (Fariz RM), "Galih dan Ratna" (Chrisye), hingga "Bento" (Iwan Fals). Tembang terakhir benar-benar menjadi klimaks penampilan Tito Karnavian malam itu. "Bento, bento, bentooo!" seru Tito yang disambut gemuruh para hadirin.
The evening event was attended by Toni Tatung's relatives and school friends, but also a number of artists and officials. They include Inspector General of Police. Muhammad Iqbal (Secretary General of the DPD RI), former Deputy Governor of Bank Indonesia Miranda Swaray Goeltom, and former member of the Indonesian House of Representatives Okky Asokawati. From the ranks of artists and singers, Iis Dahlia, Dwi Yan, Nourma Yunita, Silvana Herman, Hengky Tornando, Baby Zelvia, and Dewi Perssik appeared as guests.
Iis Dahlia, posing with Wiwiet tatung, Novita Yuliesti and Silvana Herman. (IST)
Dewi Perssik's appearance as a guest star also caught the attention of the audience. According to Wiwiet Tatung, he and Anwar Fuady became the driving force behind this birthday event. "Toni is a fan of Dewi Perssik, so I, Bang Anwar, and his wife Toni, Novita Yuliesti, secretly invited Dewi to give a surprise at this birthday moment," said Wiwiet.
Anwar Fuady who gave a speech on behalf of the H. Samsul Bahri Tatung family thanked all guests who had taken the time to attend. "To Mr. Tito Karnavian, Inspector General of Police. Muhammad Iqbal, Ms. Miranda Goeltom, fellow artists, and all the guests present, I represent the family to express my gratitude for their prayers," said Anwar, who concluded his speech by reading a prayer of blessing for Toni Tatung.
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