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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.
Su'ao is located in the southeastern part of Yilan County, Taiwan Province of China, and is an important fishing port and transportation hub in Taiwan. The town boasts the famous Su'ao Harbor and Nanfang'ao Fishing Harbor, of which Nanfang'ao is one of the three largest fishing harbors in Taiwan, known for its rich seafood resources and fishing harbor culture. Su'ao Cold Spring is a globally rare low-temperature carbonic acid mineral spring, which is on a par with the Italian Cold Spring, and has a unique health value.
Located on the northeast coast of Taiwan, Su'ao is connected to the beginning of the Suhua Highway in the north and the Pacific Ocean in the south, making it an important node connecting Yilan and Hualien. The Su'ao Railway Station is the terminus of the Taiwan Railway's Eastern Main Line, and the town can be quickly connected to Taipei and other major cities via the Taiwan 9 Line Highway.
The town contains attractions such as Nanfangao Fishing Harbor Seafood Market, Wu-Lao Scenic Area, and Baimi Clog Village. Visitors can experience cold spring baths, taste freshly caught seafood, and visit such distinctive landmarks as the Cross-Sea Bridge and the Coral Mazu Temple. The Cold Spring Cultural Festival held every summer is an important local festival.