An outdoor ceremonial event is depicted in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, taking place in front of a modern multi-story building

An outdoor ceremonial event is depicted in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, taking place in front of a modern multi-story building. In the foreground, eighteen individuals are standing in a single line with their backs to the viewer, positioned on a red carpet. Each is wearing a white academic gown and white academic headwear, which includes both square mortarboards and rounded caps. The ground immediately in front of the red carpet is composed of reddish-brown soil or gravel. In the midground, a temporary stage structure is visible, constructed from metal scaffolding with a blue canopy overhead. On the stage, a primary speaker stands at a wooden podium equipped with a microphone, wearing dark academic regalia with a red and blue stole or trim and a black mortarboard. Several other individuals are present on the stage; some are seated, others standing, dressed in a mix of suits, academic regalia, or casual attire. A man in a blue suit is seated centrally on the stage. Audio equipment, including a black speaker box marked "PBS," is positioned to the left of the stage. Yellow fabric decorations are visible at the front of the stage. The background features a large, contemporary building with a grey facade and multiple floors. The building is characterized by numerous large, rectangular windows with a reflective blue tint, mirroring the sky or surrounding environment. The overall scene is illuminated by natural daylight.