Introduced in the 1920s, neon signs quickly became emblematic of Hong Kong, gracing every street corner of this dense city.<br /><br />But nowadays, most of them have been replaced by cheaper and more energy-efficient LEDs. In the past two decades, up to 90% of neon signs have disappeared from Hong Kong.<br /><br />We met a group of people who remain determined to preserve neon signs and revive the dying industry. <br /><br />If you liked this story, we have more videos about Hong Kong artisans, including: <br /><br />Carving Mahjong Tiles By Hand in Hong Kong<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itPwfE9thk0<br /><br />Rare Handmade Fish Balls in Hong Kong<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OApsyujgOeM<br /><br /><br />**FOLLOW US ON IG, TWITTER, AND FACEBOOK:<br />http://instagram.com/goldthread2<br />http://twitter.com/goldthread2<br />http://facebook.com/goldthread2<br /><br />Producer and Narrator: Clarissa Wei<br />Videographer and Editor: Mario Chui <br />Mastering: Joel Roche<br /><br />Music: Audio Network<br /><br />Special Thanks:<br /><br />Hong Kong Neon Heritage Group https://thehongkongneonheritage.com<br />Karen Chan http://ceekayello.com/portfolio/my-light-my-hood-the-art-of-music/<br />
