Hong Kong has always been famous and proud of their neon-lit streets. They were even considered the most light-polluted city in the world. Even so, that is starting to fade. Many neon signs have been taken down due to the fact that many do not meet certain requirements and are considered illegal now. M+, a new museum to open in 2017, has started collecting neon signs and is trying to save them. They are also asking the public to tell them about the signs so they can document the information for generations to come. Orders for the signs have also rapidly declined by 85% since the 1970s. The LED in neon lights is also considered dangerous in some ways. Despite all these things, and the fact that people know for sure neon signs will not ever be as popular as they once were, the citizens of Hong Kong will always remember and cherish them.
I think this is kind of sad, even though I know things must come and go. Hong Kong treasured their neon signs, and I would be upset, too, if I had to see them slowly disappearing. I'm glad, however, that M+ is trying to help save neon signs and the memories of them. Hopefully they don't all disappear for good any time soon, and the people of Hong Kong can find another creative way of lighting up their streets at night.
Source: http://www.cnn.com/2014/03/27/travel/hong-kong-neon/index.html
I don't know... neon signs have been a staple of the culture it would be a shame to see them go.
ReplyDeleteThis is sad, and I wish that neon didn't have to go, since it's a huge part of their culture. It seems like something that wouldn't be at the top of their list of harmful energy sources.
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