David Y. H. Lui Explained

Birth Place:	Vancouver, British Columbia
Birth Date:	28 September 1944
Death Place:	Vancouver, British Columbia
Alma Mater:	University of British Columbia
Module:	Child: yes Hide: no C: 雷元熙^[1] P: Léi Yuánxī Y: Lèuih Yùhn-hēi

David Y. H. Lui (CM) (September 28, 1944 – September 15, 2011) was a prominent Canadian arts impresario and producer, highly respected for constructing the arts infrastructure in Vancouver.^[2]

Biography

Of Chinese heritage, Lui was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, and attended Kitsilano Secondary School and the University of British Columbia. Lui was an important cornerstone at the forefront of Vancouver's cultural scene. A crucial member of the city's art community for more than 40 years, he helped found the Ballet of British Columbia.^{[3] [4] [5]}

Boards and memberships

Organisations connected with Lui include:^[6]

• Ballet British Columbia
• Cultural Program Developer and Member at the Canadian International Dragon Boat Festival
• Dance Foundation – Developer of the Scotiabank Dance Centre
  • Canada Council for the Arts British Columbia Arts Council

Personal life

Lui died in Vancouver from complications of congenital heart failure. He was survived by his brother, Philip, and his sister-in-law Ping.^{[3] [4] [5]}

Awards

• Member of the Order of Canada for service in the arts
• Recipient of gold and silver Queen Elizabeth Jubilee medal (1992)

Notes and References

1. News: http://news.sina.com.cn/culture/2000-1-13/51901.html. zh:华裔舞台艺术家雷元熙获加拿大勋章. Ethnic Chinese stage artist Y.H. Lui receives Order of Canada. Sina.com.cn. 2000-01-13. 2020-07-21.
2. Web site: National Ballet of Cuba - About . Cubaballet.ca . 2012-12-10 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130826235316/http://cubaballet.ca/about.html . 2013-08-26 .
3. News: Marsha Lederman . David Lui: The man with the flowing cape brought ballet to life in B.C. . The Globe and Mail . 2011-09-30 . 2012-12-10.
4. Web site: Vancouver dance impresario David Lui dies - British Columbia - CBC News . CBC News . September 16, 2011 . 2012-12-10.
5. Web site: Farewell David Y.H. Lui . Jay . Rankin . Canadian Dance Assembly . 2012-12-10.
6. Arts impresario David Y.H. Lui's death mourned by arts community . The Vancouver Observer . 2011-09-16 . 2012-12-10.