The Making of Hong Kong's Iconic Neon Signs

As a city that never sleeps, Hong Kong is famous for being lit 24/7 by a sea of brightly colored

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As a city that never sleeps, Hong Kong is famous for being lit 24/7 by a sea of brightly colored lights. In this video by Neonsigns.HK, the process and history behind the metropolis’s iconic neon signs is explored through the voices of the masters that craft them. One particular highlight is the intersection of old and new, the relationship between the calligraphers that design the characters used, and the craftsmen that translate ink into bent glass. To learn more about the sign maker, check out its website here.

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