This image depicts an outdoor communal gathering in Fizi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

This image depicts an outdoor communal gathering in Fizi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Approximately 30-40 individuals, primarily women and children, are present on reddish-brown earth terrain. In the foreground, a group of seven individuals—six women, one man, and a young boy—stand facing towards the right. Four of the women and the man are actively gesturing with open mouths and raised hands, suggesting speech or singing. They are dressed in brightly colored, patterned fabrics, with several women wearing head coverings. To the left, a brick building with a thatched roof stands. Adjacent to this structure, a green plastic bucket, bundles of wood sticks, and white sacks are visible on the ground. In the midground and background, a larger group of individuals, predominantly women and children, are seated or standing. A white tarp canopy provides shade over a section of this gathering. Several individuals in this background group are observing the foreground group. The ground consists of unpaved reddish soil, which slopes slightly upwards from the left foreground towards the right background. Multiple pairs of yellow and red flip-flops are positioned on the ground in the lower right quadrant. Sparse natural vegetation is visible in the background.