Intro - Rose labeled TEXT CARD 58-Years later, Lau Mao is onc of Hong Kong’s last living neon sign makers. TITLE: Hong Kong’s Neon Glow Fading Out The Boom - Mango Label 15:46 - 15:54 In the mid 70’s, 80’s and 90’s, business became unquestionably good. 17:28 - 17:33 Even the different types of mooncakes needed signs. 17:34 - 17:38 If a tea house had a sign, it showed that they were doing well. 16:29 - 16:33 Everyone was advertising. 14:29 - 14:32 And once many people had one, everyone started to want them. 43:07 - 43:10 When there is a neon sign, at least someone must be looking at it. The Bust - Lavender label 24:24 - 24:30 From businesses perspective, LED was the main threat. 26:56 - 27:02 Do we still need typewriters? No, we don’t. 27:09 - 27:13 Old things have been replaced by modern technology. 29:53 - 30:09 And the people who used to be in this industry have either changed job, and the older ones might have passed away or retired as a result there are fewer people. 30:12 - 30:17 The remaining older ones don’t have enough work. 30:18 - 30:21 You can tell looking at this factory. How do they earn a living? OUTRO - violet label 26:14 - 26:27 For me personally, regardless of my professional, neon is more eye-pleasing. LED is more dazzling. 35:28 - 35:34 Art? Yes, to a certain extend it’s art. 35:34 - 35:44 But art is supposed to be appreciated and priceless ... But these aren’t priceless.