How Hong Kong lost its neon glow

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Neon signs used to be synonymous with Hong Kong’s nightscape, but recent enforcement of government building rules has left the city’s streets mostly devoid of their famous glow. In this episode of Hong Kong Authentic, we look at what is replacing the traditional look of the Pearl of the Orient, and what Hongkongers are doing to preserve the city’s visual culture.

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