'Dewa Ruci' sets sail for U.S.

'Dewa Ruci' sets sail for U.S.

SURABAYA: Seventy-three Navy cadets will head for the United
States aboard training ship KRI Dewa Ruci on Sunday.

This year's mandatory across-the-world sail will last five
months.

"The cadets will stage, among other things, Indonesian
traditional art performances, Rampak Gendang (traditional drum
ensemble) and Badindin dance, both from West Sumatra," Navy
Academy spokeswoman Capt. Ririn Susilowati told Antara on
Wednesday.

Apart from the American trip, Dewa Ruci will participate in
the world sailing festival to be held in conjunction with the
150th anniversary of the state of California and the Gold Rush
Race from San Francisco to Los Angeles.

Commander Darwanto has been named the captain of the tall
ship.