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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 western part of Fujian Province, China, Longyan is a regional center city at the junction of Fujian, Guangdong and Gan provinces. As a famous old revolutionary area and a major settlement of Hakka people, Longyan is rich in red culture and Hakka traditions. The city's hilly terrain, high forest coverage and beautiful ecological environment make it known as the "Green Treasure of Fujian".
Longyan's economy is characterized by resource-based industries, with the Zijinshan Gold and Copper Mine famous throughout the country, as well as the development of machinery manufacturing, new materials and cultural and tourism industries. The transportation is convenient, with quick access to coastal cities such as Xiamen and Fuzhou via high-speed rail and highways. The city is rich in tourism resources, including world heritage sites such as Fujian Tulou (Yongding), the Danxia landform of Guanzhi Mountain and the former site of the Gutian Conference, among other well-known attractions.
As an important birthplace of Hakka culture, Longyan retains unique Hakka language, food and folk activities, attracting a large number of tourists every year to experience the original Hakka flavor.