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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.
Located in the northern part of Pingtung County, Taiwan Province of China, Tall Shuey Township is situated in the northeastern end of the Pingtung Plain, bordered by the Central Mountain Range in the east and Ligang Township in the west, making it an important agricultural production area in Taiwan. The township is famous for growing fruits, especially tropical fruits such as jujubes, lotus fog, and bananas, and is known as the "Township of Fruits".
Tall Shuey Township is rich in Hakka and aboriginal culture, and retains many traditional Hakka buildings and religious temples. The main attractions include the Dazu Waterfall, Taishan Stone Houses, and other natural and cultural landscapes. The water in the township comes from the Dazu River Barrage Weir, and the water quality is pure, resulting in high-quality agricultural products.
Transportation in the township is dominated by Provincial Highway Tai 22, which is about 40 minutes' drive from downtown Pingtung. With a current population of about 24,000, the township maintains a typical Taiwanese countryside style and slow pace of life.