Red and white lights light up the facade of the Esplanade and National Gallery Singapore, as part of the upcoming celebrations for the 55th anniversary of independence of Singapore, in Singapore on July 30, 2020. Singapore will celebrate its 55th anniversary of independence on Aug. 9. (Xinhua/Then Chih Wey)

Red and white lights light up the facade of the Esplanade and National Gallery Singapore, as part of the upcoming celebrations for the 55th anniversary of independence of Singapore, in Singapore on July 30, 2020. Singapore will celebrate its 55th anniversary of independence on Aug. 9. (Xinhua/Then Chih Wey)

Red and white lights light up the facade of the Esplanade and National Gallery Singapore, as part of the upcoming celebrations for the 55th anniversary of independence of Singapore, in Singapore on July 30, 2020. Singapore will celebrate its 55th anniversary of independence on Aug. 9. (Xinhua/Then Chih Wey)