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