Civic Forum Stage in Ahvaz Council Chamber Midday

Pale beige walls reflect the harsh midsummer sun flooding through high skylights, illuminating a raised wooden stage inside the Ahvaz council chamber. A long table draped in white cloth dominates the foreground, flanked by empty wooden chairs with brass nameplates. Behind the table, a simple backdrop displays the municipal seal in muted gold and green against a cream curtain. Dust motes hang suspended in the bright beams of light falling across the polished concrete floor. The low angle emphasizes the height of the stage and the empty seats, creating a stark sense of anticipation before the speakers arrive. One shadow stretches from the edge of the table toward the camera.