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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 center of Tainan City, Taiwan, Matou is a famous pomelo producing area, known as the "Pomelo Township". The locally produced Mudou pomelo is famous for its sweetness and juiciness, and has become a sought-after gift before the Mid-Autumn Festival every year. Many traditional cultures have been preserved in the area, including the centuries-old Daitianfu Wuwang Temple in Mazu, and the Mazu Soyo Arts Center, which retains the architectural style of the Japanese colonial period. With historical buildings such as the "Dengeki Theater," the area also displays a unique cultural heritage, and is an important town for Taiwan's agricultural and cultural industries.