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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 western part of New Taipei City, Taiwan, China, Shulin District is an important satellite city of the Taipei metropolitan area. The district covers an area of 33.1288 square kilometers and has a population of about 184,000 people. Originally known as "Shulinzhuang", the district was named after the dense forests that covered the area in the early days, and was renamed Shulin during the Japanese colonial period and is still in use today.
Shulin District is bordered by Xinzhuang District to the east, Yingge District to the west, Sanxia District to the south, and Banqiao District to the north across the Dahan River. The transportation network is well-developed, with the Shulin Station on the Taiwan Railroad's Longitudinal Line, an important transportation hub. There is also the Shulin Shunting Yard in the district, which is the largest vehicle maintenance base of the Taiwan Railroad.
In the early days, the area was famous for its textile industry and was once known as the "Textile Kingdom". Today, the industry is diversified into manufacturing, retailing and services. The famous Shulin red yeast food culture is unique, and traditional snacks such as red yeast meatballs and red yeast rice cakes are popular.
Important attractions include the century-old Ji'an Palace, the Shulin Anti-Japanese Martyrs' Thirteen Cemeteries, and the Shulin Xingren Garden Night Market, which was built in recent years. The Red Yeast Cultural Festival held every year has become a local cultural event that showcases the unique food culture tradition.