This is the Animation of Timun Mas, This is the Creator of Timun Mas Animation

In the world of children, fairy tales and children's stories, many people know the figure of Pak Raden. Born with the name Raden Soejadi on November 28, 1932, in Jember, East Java. He is synonymous with the legendary children's show Si Unyil. However, there is an animation of his that may not be widely known, which is the animation Timun Mas.

His artistic talent was channeled while studying at the Fine Arts Department of the Bandung Institute of Technology from 1952 to 1960. During his studies, Suyadi produced many works focusing on the world of children by becoming an illustrator and writer of picture stories for children, and even created short animated films. After completing his education at ITB, his search did not stop. From 1961 to 1965, Suyadi continued his education in France, bringing his imagination and dreams to a broader world by focusing on animation.

In 1972, he collaborated with the Training Aid Center (part of UNICEF) to create several animated films. In 1979, Suyadi produced a short animated film titled Timun Mas with a duration of about 15 minutes. Timun Mas became an important milestone in the history of animation in Indonesia at that time, as it served as proof and an example that the Indonesian animation industry had begun to move by adapting folk tales into moving visual media.

The IndonesianaTV Cultural Channel aims to preserve and promote Indonesia's diverse culture to the wider community, both domestically and abroad, through the airing of programs that highlight various aspects of Indonesian culture, such as arts, customs, traditions, and folk tales. The IndonesianaTV Cultural Channel seeks to enhance public knowledge and understanding of Indonesian culture through the airing of educational and informative programs that are packaged attractively and are easy to understand by all audiences.

Cultural content related to animation sourced from folk tales currently available on the IndonesianaTV platform is “Timun Mas.” This content tells the story of Buto Ijo, who is very lonely and wants to have friends, but he is always shunned by all creatures because of his frightening appearance. With his magical heirloom, he helps Mbok Srini, an old widow who wishes to have a child. Mbok Srini gets a child and names her Timun Mas. As Timun Mas grows up, she is not afraid of Buto Ijo and befriends him. However, Mbok Srini and the villagers still consider Buto Ijo to be an evil creature. The villagers misunderstand and drive him away. Timun Mas, who follows him home, accidentally wreaks havoc in Buto's house. Buto Ijo tries to return her to the village, overshadowed by the negative views of the villagers towards him. 

The airing of cultural content on the IndonesianaTV Cultural Channel is a form of good practice that is expected to provide educational information that ultimately leads to the preservation of Indonesian culture and serves as a guide for future generations. A culture that is dynamic and follows the times will experience various changes in the future, whether it be adaptive culture, adopted culture, assimilated culture, or acculturated culture.

This is Pak Raden's Legacy

His legacy continues to be preserved and adapted to the times. The development of the folk tale and children's story of Timun Mas currently available on the Indonesiana TV platform has indeed changed significantly from the original story as it has undergone updates where Buto Ijo is no longer depicted as an antagonist but as a character who can befriend Timun Mas. In line with the Cultural Advancement Law No. 5 of 2017, which emphasizes the development of Cultural Advancement Objects, one of which is folk tales sourced from oral traditions. What Indonesiana TV is currently doing with its cultural content certainly aligns with the development of the times and the mindset of the generation. The original message of the Timun Mas folk tale is not completely lost; rather, it provides a new color in conveying moral messages to the current generation from the orally transmitted folk tale.

For his long dedication to the world of art and education, Suyadi was awarded the Ganesa Widya Jasa Utama by the Bandung Institute of Technology in 2012. This award signifies that his works are not only remembered but also recognized as an important part of the journey of Indonesian culture.

In 2015, the Ministry of Education and Culture, along with the National Storytelling Forum, established November 28 as National Storytelling Day. This designation serves as a reminder that Indonesia once had a figure who made significant contributions to the world of children's imagination. From Suyadi, we learn one timeless lesson: storytelling is not merely entertainment but also education.