This image captures a public gathering on Place Bellecour in Lyon, France

This image captures a public gathering on Place Bellecour in Lyon, France. The scene is set under a bright blue sky marked by two distinct white aircraft contrails and scattered cumulus clouds. In the midground, the bronze equestrian statue of Louis XIV stands prominently on a light-colored stone pedestal, facing towards the right. A crowd of approximately 50-70 individuals is concentrated on the expansive paved surface of the square, directly in front of the statue. The participants are dressed in diverse casual attire. Many are holding flags, predominantly featuring horizontal green, white, and red stripes with a central gold lion and sun emblem, identifiable as the historical flag of Iran. Some plain green, white, and red flags are also visible. Behind the assembly, temporary wooden framework structures are erected, partially draped with light blue and white fabric. These structures extend horizontally across the scene. In the background, classical multi-story buildings with light-colored facades and reddish-brown tiled roofs line the square. A tree-covered hillside and further urban structures are visible in the distance beyond these buildings. An electric scooter lies on its side on the paved ground in the foreground, near the left side of the crowd. No specific interactions beyond the collective gathering and flag-holding are discernible.