This image captures an indoor community gathering in Konongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo

This image captures an indoor community gathering in Konongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Approximately 50-70 individuals, including men, women, and children, are assembled within a simple, rectangular building featuring rough, light-colored walls and exposed wooden ceiling beams. Several window openings, devoid of glass, are visible on the left wall, admitting natural light. The attendees are seated facing a raised platform at the far end of the room. Seating consists of a mix of colorful plastic chairs (red, orange, lime green, blue) and wooden benches. On the stage, a central table is draped with white and patterned blue cloths. Two large, light-colored speaker cabinets are positioned on either side of the stage. A woman in a white head covering and light attire is seated in a green plastic chair behind the main table, adjacent to a yellow percussion instrument. Other individuals are visible on the stage, some seated behind additional covered tables. The majority of women in the audience wear colorful patterned fabrics and head coverings. Men are dressed in collared shirts or t-shirts. Several individuals are standing in the aisles. An open wooden door is visible on the right side of the room, towards the back of the stage area. The atmosphere suggests an organized communal event or service in progress.