00:00Today, the inside of an Indonesian training ship, the KRA Bimasuchi, was opened to the public.
00:06It was also the time when the ship arrived in the country yesterday for a 4-day goodwill visit.
00:11Here is the story of Bernard Ferrer.
00:15The Indonesian Navy inspected the inside of their training ship, the KRA Bimasuchi.
00:21The bridge or command deck is particular here, it has modern navigational equipment and other equipment.
00:27It is part of the Open Ship Day, where the public can visit one of the biggest tall ships,
00:33or the traditionally rigged sailing vessel in the world.
00:37It has a size of 36,200 square feet and a full capacity of 200 people.
00:42We offer the rare opportunity for the Philippines about the training ship, the tall ship of KRA Bimasuchi,
00:52about its history, its operation, and especially Indonesian Navy maritime heritage.
00:59The KRA Bimasuchi is known as the floating ambassador of goodwill,
01:03which has an important role in the diplomatic mission of Indonesia.
01:06Yesterday, the KRA Bimasuchi arrived in the country for a 4-day goodwill visit.
01:11It is expected to strengthen the bilateral relations of the Indonesian Navy and the Philippine Navy.
01:17It is also a big help in training their cadets.
01:20The two countries also celebrated the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
01:26Aside from the Philippines, the KRA Bimasuchi also visited Singapore, Cambodia, Vietnam, China, South Korea, Russia, and Japan.
01:36It's an amazing experience.
01:38We have visited seven countries, and right now we are in the Philippines.
01:44All of them have a diversity in the cultural, traditional, and also maritime heritage.
01:53Today, the KRA Bimasuchi crew will have a drum band display and cultural parade at Ligaspi Active Park in Makati.
02:02It will showcase the rich culture of Indonesia, especially their traditional costumes.
02:08It will also have an on-board reception for the diplomatic community that will take place tomorrow.
02:14Bernard Ferrer for Pambansang TV in the new Philippines.
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