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America/Chicago |
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UTC-6 |
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UTC-5 |
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Africa/Porto-Novo |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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.
Atimè is a small town in the Atlantique department of southern Benin, about 30 kilometers west of the capital, Porto Novo, in the southern plains of Benin, near coastal cities such as Ouidah. The region has a predominantly savannah climate, with agriculture as the mainstay, mainly growing cotton, maize, cassava and other crops, and local handicrafts are famous for traditional weaving and pottery making. Retaining some of the unique cultural traditions of southern Benin, Atieme regularly hosts traditional fairs and religious ceremonies to attract tourists from the surrounding area. As a microcosm of a West African rural community, Atieme is an important window into the culture of Benin's agrarian society as it showcases the daily life and folklore of the region.