DoJ Large-Scale Rule of Law Drama Returns, Engaging Students and Parents in Interactive Education

DoJ large-scale rule of law drama "Rule of Law Academy - Adventure to the Stars" returns with great acclaim

The large-scale Rule of Law Drama Day organised by the Department of Justice (DoJ) returns with great acclaim, presenting the drama "Rule of Law Academy - Adventure to the Stars" today and tomorrow (May 16 and 17) at the Grand Theatre of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. The drama promotes rule of law education to senior primary students and parents in an interesting and interactive manner. The two performances are expected to attract an audience of more than 2 000 people.

The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, and the Deputy Secretary for Justice, Dr Cheung Kwok-kwan, return to the stage, playing the roles of the Principal and Vice-principal of the Rule of Law Academy respectively. In addition to engaging warmly with the audience, they deliver singing and dancing performances. They lead both the students in the play and the audience on a journey in deepening their understanding of the rule of law and practising the spirit of respect, integrity, justice and law-abidingness in order to earn the honour of "Rule of Law Star", conveying the important message of upholding the rule of law.

Through an exciting adventure story, the play integrates the concept of the rule of law into the plot in a lively and interactive way. By participating in the interactive session, members of the audience assist the protagonists in the drama to overcome challenges and to attain the distinction of the "Rule of Law Star", thereby experiencing how to implement the values of fairness and equality, honesty and integrity, solidarity and mutual support, as well as a law-abiding spirit, in their daily life.

The DoJ launched the "Rule of Law through Drama" project in 2021. Through lively, interesting and interactive drama performances, students can learn the proper concept of the rule of law, enhancing their law-abiding awareness and cultivating the spirit of the rule of law. The project has presented over 350 drama performances to primary schools in various districts across the territory since its launch.

To further extend the rule of law education from school to family and the wider community, the DoJ held the inaugural Rule of Law Drama Day in May last year, which was well received. Building on its success, the Rule of Law Drama Day returns to stage this year with enhanced content and new songs, continuing to promote the rule of law education in an interesting and interactive way.

The Department of Justice held a large-scale Rule of Law Drama Day today (May 16) at the Grand Theatre of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, presenting the drama "Rule of Law Academy - Adventure to the Stars". Photo shows the Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC , and the Deputy Secretary for Justice, Dr Cheung Kwok-kwan , performing onstage. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Department of Justice held a large-scale Rule of Law Drama Day today (May 16) at the Grand Theatre of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, presenting the drama "Rule of Law Academy - Adventure to the Stars". Photo shows the Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC (second row, left), and the Deputy Secretary for Justice, Dr Cheung Kwok-kwan (second row, right), performing onstage. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Department of Justice held a large-scale Rule of Law Drama Day today (May 16) at the Grand Theatre of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, presenting the drama "Rule of Law Academy - Adventure to the Stars". Photo shows the Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC (centre), performing onstage. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Department of Justice held a large-scale Rule of Law Drama Day today (May 16) at the Grand Theatre of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, presenting the drama "Rule of Law Academy - Adventure to the Stars". Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Department of Justice held a large-scale Rule of Law Drama Day today (May 16) at the Grand Theatre of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, presenting the drama "Rule of Law Academy - Adventure to the Stars". Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Department of Justice (DoJ) held a large-scale Rule of Law Drama Day today (May 16) at the Grand Theatre of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, presenting the drama "Rule of Law Academy - Adventure to the Stars". Photo shows the Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC (back row, left); the Deputy Secretary for Justice, Dr Cheung Kwok-kwan (back row, right), and the Principal Government Counsel of the Legal Enhancement and Development Office of the DoJ, Ms Peggy Au-yeung (front row, first right),with the Yau Tsim District Junior Police Call members at the Grand Theatre of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Department of Justice held a large-scale Rule of Law Drama Day today (May 16) at the Grand Theatre of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, presenting the drama "Rule of Law Academy - Adventure to the Stars". Photo shows the Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC (left), and the Deputy Secretary for Justice, Dr Cheung Kwok-kwan (right), at the Grand Theatre of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

FEHD releases fourth batch of gravidtrap indexes for Aedes albopictus in May

The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) today (May 21) released the fourth batch of gravidtrap indexes and density indexes for Aedes albopictus in May, covering 12 survey areas, as follows:

District

Survey Area

May 2026

First Phase Gravidtrap Index

First Phase Density Index

Eastern

Shau Kei Wan and Sai Wan Ho

9.1%

1.4

Islands

Tung Chung

2.0%

1.0

Kowloon City

Hung Hom and To Kwa Wan

6.7%

1.5

Tai Po

Tai Po East

2.2%

2.0

Tai Po West

15.5%

1.0

Tuen Mun

Tuen Mun South

9.1%

1.4

District

Survey Area

May 2026

Area Gravidtrap Index

Area Density Index

Central and Western

Kennedy Town and Shek Tong Tsui

16.8%

1.3

Eastern

Chai Wan

15.4%

1.0

North Point and Quarry Bay

18.9%

1.4

Southern

Aberdeen and Ap Lei Chau

20.8%

1.7

Sha Tin

Sha Tin Town Centre and Fo Tan

18.3%

1.4

Tsuen Wan

Tsuen Wan Town

6.9%

2.3

The fourth batch of gravidtrap indexes for Aedes albopictus in May includes First Phase Gravidtrap Indexes covering six survey areas and Area Gravidtrap Indexes covering six survey areas. Among which, six survey areas recorded gravidtrap indexes above 10 per cent, while Aberdeen and Ap Lei Chau in Southern District recorded a gravidtrap index above 20 per cent. Meanwhile, the gravidtrap indexes of six survey areas, namely Kennedy Town and Shek Tong Tsui in Central and Western District; North Point and Quarry Bay in Eastern District; Shau Kei Wan and Sai Wan Ho in Eastern District; Aberdeen and Ap Lei Chau in Southern District; Tai Po East in Tai Po District; and Tuen Mun South in Tuen Mun District, have recorded a decrease as compared to the indexes recorded in the last survey period, reflecting the progress of relevant mosquito control work.

With reference to the data from the past few years, the gravidtrap indexes start to rise from April or May every year. The actual timing and extent of the rise are affected by factors like weather conditions and rainfall. The average temperature and rainfall recorded in April this year were higher than those in the same period last year, creating favourable conditions for mosquito growth and breeding. As a result, the rise in gravidtrap indexes occurred earlier this year. With the increase in rainfall in May, the gravidtrap indexes are expected to rise further.

For survey areas which recorded indexes exceeding 10 per cent, in accordance with the mechanism implemented by the FEHD in response to the chikungunya fever (CF) situation (i.e. strengthening mosquito control work in areas with a gravidtrap index between 10 per cent and 20 per cent, instead of 20 per cent or above under the original mechanism), the FEHD is collaborating with relevant departments and stakeholders to identify locations with high mosquito infestations and carry out intensive and targeted mosquito control measures. The FEHD has initiated two prosecutions against the relevant construction site contractors following the discovery of mosquito breeding at construction sites in Tai Po District and Southern District. Moreover, following the discovery of stagnant water or stagnant water containers in a park, a construction site, a private housing estate, a clinic and a private premises in Tai Po District, Central and Western District, as well as Southern District, the FEHD has issued five statutory notices to the responsible persons-in-charge, requiring the clearance of such items within a specified timeframe. The FEHD, the relevant departments and stakeholders are following up on the mosquito control work, and will also organise exhibitions, distribute leaflets and posters, and notify residential estates that have subscribed to the gravidtrap Rapid Alert System, advising property management agents and residents to stay vigilant and work together in taking mosquito prevention and elimination measures. In addition, the FEHD will strengthen the monitoring of the gravidtrap index in the areas to review the effectiveness of the mosquito control work.

Public participation is crucial to the effective control of mosquito problems. The FEHD appeals to members of the public to continue to work together in strengthening personal mosquito control measures, including:

tidy up their premises and check for any accumulation of water inside the premises;

remove all unnecessary water collections and eliminate the sources;

check household items (those placed in outdoor and open areas in particular), such as refuse containers, vases, air conditioner drip trays, and laundry racks to prevent stagnant water;

change water in flower vases and scrub their inner surfaces thoroughly, and remove water in saucers under potted plants at least once a week;

properly cover all containers that hold water to prevent mosquitoes from accessing the water;

properly dispose of articles that can contain water, such as disposable meal boxes and empty cans; and

scrub drains and surface sewers with alkaline detergent at least once a week to remove any mosquito eggs.

Starting in August 2025, following the completion of the surveillance of individual survey areas, and once the latest gravidtrap index and the density index are available, the FEHD has been disseminating relevant information through press releases, its website and social media. It aims to allow members of the public to quickly grasp the mosquito infestation situation and strengthen mosquito control efforts, thereby reducing the risk of CF transmission.

Following recommendations from the World Health Organization and taking into account the local situation in Hong Kong, the FEHD sets up gravidtraps in districts where mosquito-borne diseases have been recorded in the past, as well as in densely populated places such as housing estates, hospitals and schools to monitor the breeding and distribution of Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, which can transmit CF and dengue fever. At present, the FEHD has set up gravidtraps in 62 survey areas of the community, with a surveillance period of two weeks. During the surveillance period, the FEHD will collect the gravidtraps once a week. After the first week of surveillance, the FEHD will immediately examine the glue boards inside the retrieved gravidtraps for the presence of adult Aedine mosquitoes to compile the Gravidtrap Index (First Phase) and Density Index (First Phase). At the end of the second week of surveillance, the FEHD will instantly check the glue boards for the presence of adult Aedine mosquitoes. Data from the two weeks of surveillance will be combined to obtain the Area Gravidtrap Index and the Area Density Index. The gravidtrap and density indexes for Aedes albopictus in different survey areas, as well as information on mosquito prevention and control measures, are available on the department's webpage (www.fehd.gov.hk/english/pestcontrol/dengue_fever/Dengue_Fever_Gravidtrap_Index_Update.html#).

FEHD releases fourth batch of gravidtrap indexes for Aedes albopictus in May Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

FEHD releases fourth batch of gravidtrap indexes for Aedes albopictus in May Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

FEHD releases fourth batch of gravidtrap indexes for Aedes albopictus in May Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

FEHD releases fourth batch of gravidtrap indexes for Aedes albopictus in May Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

FEHD releases fourth batch of gravidtrap indexes for Aedes albopictus in May Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases