Hong Kong’s neon signs demand for traditional signage is dwindling

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Hong Kong’s neon signs are synonymous with its streets and even inspired scenes in the movie 'Blade Runner.' But the government says they're a safety risk, so they're being replaced with cheaper, more efficient lights. Al Jazeera’s Laura Westbrook reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #HongKong #NeonSigns #BladeRunner #StreetCulture #UrbanChange #SafetyRisk #LEDLights #CulturalHeritage