The image depicts a ceremonial scene at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

The image depicts a ceremonial scene at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. A large, ornate traditional Korean drum, horizontally oriented and decorated with vibrant multi-colored dragon motifs, rests on a dark, intricately carved stand in the midground. To the right of the drum, a person in full traditional Korean ceremonial attire, including a long red robe with blue accents, a black wide-brimmed hat, and traditional black shoes, stands poised, holding a white drumstick in their right hand. Behind this individual, several tall, colorful ceremonial flags are visible, with a prominent blue and orange flag featuring a dragon design. A diverse crowd of spectators is visible in the background, observing the scene; one spectator on the far left holds a bright blue umbrella. The environment includes large stone palace walls and a staircase on the left, with the edge of a traditional tiled roof visible at the upper left. The foreground is a light-colored, packed dirt or gravel ground under clear, bright daylight.