A large crowd of people gathered in a dusty field in Beni, Democratic Republic of Congo, under a white and orange canopy tent decorated with purple and white balloons

A large crowd of people gathered in a dusty field in Beni, Democratic Republic of Congo, under a white and orange canopy tent decorated with purple and white balloons. A man in a black uniform stands in front of the tent, holding a microphone and a small object. A second man in a similar uniform stands behind him. In the foreground, a group of people dressed in white robes are seated on the ground in front of the tent. There are a few people seated in the background. A vehicle can be seen through the tent. The weather is sunny with clear skies. The scene suggests a public event or ceremony.