In pictures: Singapore's 55th birthday

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In pictures: Singapore's 55th birthday

In pictures: Singapore's 55th birthday — Fireworks above Jurong Lake Gardens as seen from Block 316 Jurong East Street 32 on Aug 9, 2020.

SINGAPORE — Singapore celebrated her 55th birthday on Sunday (Aug 9) with a tribute to healthcare workers, who over the past few months have stepped forward in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.

A scaled-down ceremonial parade was held at the Padang in the morning with just 150 spectators.

Crowd favourites such as the Red Lions' descent, the mobile column parade and fireworks displays were held in the heartlands this year.

TODAY’s visual team captured some of these moments.

The Red Lions descending on a field near Ng Teng Fong General Hospital as a tribute to healthcare workers. Photo: Ili Nadhirah Mansor/TODAY

Residents and healthcare workers gather at a field near Ng Teng Fong General Hospital to watch the Red Lions. Photo: Ngau Kai Yan/TODAY [Captured with Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G]

The Red Lions landing at a field near Sengkang General Hospital. Photo: Ooi Boon Keong/TODAY

Second Warrant Officer Shirley Ng waving to the crowds after landing near Sengkang General Hospital. Photo: Ooi Boon Keong/TODAY

Crowds gather at a multi-storey car park near Ng Teng Fong General Hospital to watch the Red Lions. Photo: Ili Nadhirah Mansor/TODAY

F15 jets flying past Sengkang General Hospital as a tribute to healthcare workers. Photo: Samuel Woo/TODAY [Captured with Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G]

Six F-15 jets flying in a delta formation above Ng Teng Fong General Hospital. Photo: Ngau Kai Yan/TODAY [Captured with Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G]

Six F-15SG Eagles flying in a delta formation over the Padang. Photo: Raj Nadarajan/TODAY

The Presidential Gun Salute being fired at the Padang. This is the first time the gun salute is being executed at the Padang for National Day. Photo: Raj Nadarajan/TODAY

The mobile column passing through Bishan Street 22. Photo: Nuria Ling/TODAY

People waving as the mobile column passes through Bishan Street 22. Photo: Nuria Ling/TODAY

A performer on stage during the NDP evening show. Photo: Ili Nadhirah Mansor/TODAY

Fireworks seen in Tampines on August 9, 2020. Photo: Raj Nadarajan/TODAY

Fireworks above Jurong Lake Gardens seen from Block 316 Jurong East Street 32. Photo: Yong Jun Yuan/TODAY

Source: TODAY

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