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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.
Pinghe County is located in the south of China's Fujian Province, under Zhangzhou City, at the junction of Fujian and Guangdong Provinces. It has a long history, having been founded in the 13th year of Ming Zhengde (1518), and is one of the important birthplaces of southern Fujian culture.
Pinghe has a rich cultural heritage, including the national cultural relics protection units of Jiaowulou and Zhuangshang Building and other earth building complexes. It is also the ancestral home of Lin Yutang, the world's literary master, and has nurtured a unique blend of Hakka and Southern Fujian cultures.
Pinghe is famous for the "Hometown of Koonji Honey Pomelo in China", and its Koonji Honey Pomelo is a National Geographical Indication product. In addition, Baiya Qilan Tea is also a local specialty agricultural product, which enjoys a good reputation both at home and abroad.
The county has beautiful natural scenery, with such landscapes as the Lingtong Mountain National Geopark and the Hakka Terraces in Daxi Town. With beautiful mountains and high forest coverage, it is an ideal destination for eco-tourism and leisure vacation.