Time Zone |
Pacific/Apia |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+13 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+14 |
Time Zone |
America/Chicago |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-5 |
Leauva'a is a traditional village in the northern part of the island of Upolu, Samoa, situated on the scenic south coast about 20 kilometers from the capital city of Apia. It is famous for its well-preserved Polynesian culture, with traditional malo huts and thatched-roof fale houses, and villagers still practicing ancient handicrafts such as weaving and wood carving, while traditional Samoan kava ceremonies are often held here.
Surrounded by coconut palms and coral reefs, the nearby beaches are popular for snorkeling and Samoan "umu" meals. It is an ideal destination to explore the blend of Samoan tradition and modernity with a slower pace of island life, traditional dance performances and an up-close look at the cultural essence of Samoa's "fa'a Samoa" (Samoan way).
Ruby is a small incorporated town in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States, located about 60 miles northeast of the state capital of Baton Rouge and adjacent to the Mississippi border, and characterized by a quiet rural atmosphere and a deep community culture. Sparsely populated, with fewer than 500 people according to the most recent census, the town dates back to the late 1800s and, with its early rise to an agricultural economy (e.g., cotton and soybean farming), still retains the rustic look of a traditional Southern town. The town's landmarks include a century-old community church and several Victorian-style homes, and the annual fall "Ruby Family Day," which blends elements of local Cajun and Creole culture, has become a shared memory for the surrounding residents. Despite its small size, Ruby epitomizes the serenity of the American countryside with its simple folk and distinctive Louisiana southern flavor.