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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 northern part of Kaohsiung City, Taiwan Province of China, Qishan is a famous historical, cultural and agricultural town. The area is famous for its banana industry, known as the "Kingdom of Bananas", and the bananas produced in the area are of high quality and abundant. Qishan Old Street retains the baroque architectural style of the Japanese colonial period and incorporates traditional elements of southern Fujian, forming a unique cultural landscape. Important landmarks include the Qishan Railway Station (formerly the Sugar Railway Station), which was built in 1915, and the Gothic-style Qishan Catholic Church. The annual Banana Cultural Festival and special banana food (such as banana cake and banana ice) attract a large number of tourists. The Chishang Mountain area is also rich in natural landscapes, such as Meinong Lake and the surrounding hilly terrain, making it an important tourist and agricultural demonstration area in Southern Taiwan.