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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 southwest of Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province, Jinyuan District is the core area of the ancient Jinyang City, known as "the hometown of Tang Yao and the source of Jinyang", with a rich historical and cultural heritage. It was once the capital of the State of Zhao during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods, and has survived through the Qin, Han, Sui and Tang dynasties, leaving behind a wealth of historical relics. Among them, the World Cultural Heritage Jin Temple is called the "Little Jiangnan of Shanxi", containing the Hall of the Holy Mother of God, the Flying Beam of the Fish Swamp, the Cypress of Zhou and the Samuel of Tang, and other thousand-year-old monuments, which have witnessed the splendor of the ancient Chinese architectural and gardening art. In addition, Jinyang Lake, as the largest artificial lake in North China, with its blue waves, is a good place for leisure and sightseeing. With its history, culture and ecology, Jinyuan is an important part of Taiyuan's "cultural and tourism integration" and a must-visit place to experience the charm of the three civilizations of Jin.