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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 city of Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Meinong is an important settlement of Hakka culture in Taiwan, and is known as the "township of paper art". The town is famous for its traditional handmade paper industry. The soft texture of Meinong paper was once an important raw material for calligraphy, painting and ritual objects in Taiwan, and it still retains its ancient papermaking techniques. The town is lined with Hakka buildings, such as the Old Village Old Street and Guangshantang, which display a strong Hakka flavor. In terms of natural landscape, the Meinong Reservoir and the Zhuzai Gate Power Plant Greenway provide recreational opportunities, while the Meinong Lantern Festival, a large-scale celebration of Hakka folklore and art held every year during the Lunar New Year, attracts many tourists. As a living museum of Hakka culture, Meinong has become a must-visit place for experiencing Taiwan's Hakka flavor with its simple folkways and deep cultural heritage.