The colorful neon signs were once the most iconic representation of the cultural symbols for streets in Hong Kong. But as the Hong Kong government tightens building regulations gradually, there are fewer neon signs on the streets.
The Buildings Department of Hong Kong recently issued an ultimatum to the long-established “Koon Nam Wah,” long-established traditional Chinese wedding dress shop in Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong, saying that large signboards did not comply with the relevant signboard regulations.
The last night the neon sign of the long-established “Koon Nam Wah” in Yau Ma Tei was displayed, on Aug. 16, 2022. Staff members of Koon Nam Wah take a group photo with the neon signs. (T M Chan /The Epoch Times)
Therefore, Aug.16 was the last night the neon signs were displayed and they planned to turn off the lights at 9 p.m. Later, the shop posted a message on social media, saying that according to the requests from guests, the lights would not be turned off until 11:00 p.m….