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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.
Pingxi District, located in the northeastern part of New Taipei City, Taiwan Province of China, is a Hakka town surrounded by mountains and streams, and is famous for the romantic custom of "releasing sky lanterns in Pingxi". Once a coal-mining town, the town has lost its industrial color and now attracts tourists from all directions with its rustic rural scenery and deep cultural heritage. When night falls, a sky lantern filled with wishes slowly rises into the sky, intertwining starlight and lights, making Pingxi the most representative picture. In addition, the magnificence of the Ten Percent Waterfall, the nostalgic flavor of Jingtong Old Street, and the adorable atmosphere of Monkey Refuge Cat Village all make this land fun to explore. Pingxi is not only the hometown of sky lanterns, but also a poetic place where people can slow down and feel the quietness of the years.