Hong Kong sees revived interest in neon lights

Master of his trade: Wu showing a neon light object at his shop in Hong Kong. — AFP

Hong Kong: Neon sign maker Wu Chi-kai is one of the last remaining craftsmen of his kind in Hong Kong, a city where darkness never really falls thanks to the 24-hour glow of myriads of lights.

During his 30 years in the business, neon came to define the urban landscape, huge flashing signs protruding horizontally from the sides of buildings, advertising everything from restaurants to mahjong parlours.