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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.
Huanai District is located in the northwest end of Kaohsiung City, Taiwan Province of China, north of Tainan County, with a total area of about 20.16 square kilometers. The area was formerly known as "Hu Nei Chuang", which was reorganized as Hu Nei Chuang in 1920 and changed to Hu Nei Township after 1945, and was upgraded to a municipal district with the merger of Kaohsiung County and City in 2010. The terrain is mainly plains, with the main river being Erren Creek. Agriculture and fisheries were once important industries, but are now gradually transforming into an industrial and commercial development area.
Huanai has convenient transportation, with important roads such as Taiwan 17 and Taiwan 28 running through the entire area, and is about a 30-minute drive from downtown Kaohsiung. Local attractions include the Xingda Harbor Tourist Fishing Market, Lover's Wharf, and the Ye Chu Class A Ancient House and other traditional cultural buildings. The area retains many temple cultures and traditional folk activities, as well as ecological reserves such as the Kajia Wetland, demonstrating the regional characteristics of the coexistence of humanity and nature.