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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 southeastern part of Qiannan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture of Guizhou Province, Sandu Water Autonomous County is the only autonomous county of the Water Tribe in China, and is also the birthplace of the culture of the Water Tribe as well as the main settlement. It is also the birthplace of the Shui culture and the main settlement. With the beautiful mountains and the Duliu River passing through the area, it has nurtured a unique Shui culture. The ancient scripts and water books of the Shui people are regarded as the "living fossil" of hieroglyphics, and traditional festivals such as the Duan Festival and the Mao Festival have been passed down for thousands of years, while non-heritage skills such as horsetail embroidery and silver jewelry making are unique. The natural landscapes such as Goyong Mountain and Snowflake Cave in the city are reflected with the villages of the Shui ethnic minority, which is a secret place for experiencing the original ethnic culture and exploring the history of the Shui ethnic minority. Sandu attracts more and more tourists to explore with its deep cultural heritage and beautiful landscape scenery.