Bankers in Ketoprak and Lessons on Managing Emotions

Happy weekend!

Here are some of the most talked-about trends and events this week:

Forget for a moment the tight liquidity, Top Bankers Perform Ketoprak

Under the dazzling lights of Gedung Kesenian Jakarta (July 31), Indonesia’s top bankers swapped boardrooms for the stage in a ketoprak play, Pangeran Samber Nyowo. Dressed in traditional Javanese attire, BCA’s Antonius Widodo Mulyono and fellow bankers performed alongside professional actors, showcasing their dedication not only to finance but also to culture.

Wearing a black beskap complete with a blangkon and a keris at his waist, BCA Bank Director Antonius Widodo Mulyono was willing to step away from his hectic routine to voice the noble values of culture through this captivating theatrical performance.

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ARTJOG 2025: The biggest annual art exhibition festival in Yogyakarta, ARTJOG, returns in 2025. Carrying the theme Amalan (Practice), the festival—held from June 20 to August 31, 2025, at the Jogja National Museum—features 48 artists whose works are curated by renowned curators Hendro Wiyanto, Bambang “Toko” Witjaksono, and Ignatia Nilu. Beyond showcasing artworks from artists across generations, ARTJOG also presents programs such as ARTJOG KIDS, Young Artist Award, and a variety of community stages, with information accessible through ARTJOG’s social media and official website.

SQ Week Market: SQ Market Week, held from July 28 to August 3, 2025, at the Lower Ground SQ Dome, South Jakarta, is a great option to spend the weekend. Running daily from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, the event features a variety of MSME booths selling handicrafts, trendy foods, and cute trinkets.

KOSTCON: The Korean OST Concert (KOSTCON 2025) is set to take place in Jakarta, Indonesia, on August 2, 2025, at Indonesia Arena. This event will deliver a cinematic experience inspired by Korean dramas, complete with visual scenes, storytelling, and live performances from top OST singers. Seven renowned South Korean OST singers will perform at KOSTCON Jakarta 2025, including Lyn, Kim Bum Soo, K.will, Soyou, Heize, Lee Mujin, and Chen (EXO).

Momentary Reactions That Destroy
Losing control—encompassing thoughts, feelings, physiological changes, and the urge to act aggressively in response to a particular situation—can occur when an individual experiences anger. It is a common human expression.

In interpersonal relations within an organization, amid immense pressure and unending expectations, anger is an emotion that often arises. If left unchecked, it can have destructive consequences.

Explosive emotions in an organizational context frequently cloud logic and rationality, leading to decisions that are not objective. When experienced by a leader, it can make team members feel unsafe, uncomfortable, unappreciated, and reluctant to be open.

When such emotions grip members of the organization, anger often creates tension among colleagues, damages reputation, strains working relationships, and undermines organizational culture.