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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.
Qiannan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture is located in the south-central part of Guizhou Province, and is an important part of the Qianzhong Economic Zone, with 2 county-level cities, 9 counties, 1 autonomous county, and Duyun City, the capital of the state. Karst landforms are widely spread here, and Libo Xiaoqikong Scenic Spot is known as "the emerald on the belt of the earth", which is a world natural heritage site; Maolan National Nature Reserve preserves intact karst virgin forests and is rich in ecological resources. Qiannan is inhabited by 33 ethnic groups such as Buyi, Miao, Shui, Yao, etc., with rich ethnic cultures, such as the "March 3" of the Buyi, the "Year of the Miao" of the Miao, and the "Duan Festival" of the Shui. Non-heritage projects, such as maple dyeing and printing and the water tribe's horsetail embroidery, have been passed down for thousands of years. In addition, Duyun Mao Jian Tea is one of the top ten famous teas in China, with a profound tea culture. Qiannan, with its natural wonders and humanistic charms, is a destination for eco-tourism and ethnic culture experience.