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Located in the northern part of Yunlin County, Taiwan Province of China, Dabi Township is a typical agricultural township, famous throughout Taiwan for its production of rice, sauerkraut and pickles. The terrain of the township is flat, with a total area of about 44.9973 square kilometers and a population of about 18,000 people. Dabi Township is known as the "hometown of sauerkraut," and its production of sauerkraut accounts for more than 80% of all sauerkraut produced in Taiwan. The annual Sauerkraut Culture Festival has become a local specialty.
Dabi Township is rich in traditional culture, with temples such as the Sanshan King's Temple and the Hall of the North Pole in full bloom. The township has a number of well-preserved large ponds (Bei Tongs), such as Dabi Tong and Shangyi Bei, which serve both irrigation and ecological functions. These water landscapes and rural scenery form a unique rural landscape, attracting many tourists to experience the local flavor and taste local agricultural products.
Mascoutah is conveniently located in St. Clair County, Illinois, USA, in the greater St. Louis metropolitan area, approximately 30 miles from downtown St. Louis. Founded in 1837 and named after the Potawatomi word for "bear on the prairie," the city grew from an early focus on farming and ranching to a livable community that combines rural tranquility with urban convenience. With a population of approximately 7,000, the community boasts a quality school district, several neighborhood parks and traditional events such as the annual Mascoutah Hometown Festival. Economically supported by manufacturing, logistics, and commuting to St. Louis, as well as the proximity of MidAmerica Airport, which provides residents with easy access to air service, it is an important livable town in Southeastern Illinois.