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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.
Wanhua is an administrative district under the jurisdiction of Taipei City, Taiwan, located on the southwest side of Taipei City, formerly known as "Monga", which is one of the earliest developed districts in Taipei and carries a deep historical heritage. During the Qing Dynasty, Wanhua became a bustling commercial port where merchant ships gathered due to the Monga Ferry, and was known as "One Government, Two Deer, and Three Monga". To this day, centuries-old monuments, such as the Longshan Temple and the Qingshan Palace, remain, and the area is a thriving center of faith and culture. It is also the epitome of traditional marketplace culture, with famous night markets such as the Wanhua Night Market and Monga Night Market, mouth-watering local delicacies such as oyster omelette, marinated pork rice, sweet and sour, etc., and a fusion of the diverse cultures of Southern Fujian, Hakka and Aboriginal people. Nowadays, Wanhua has not only retained the nostalgic flavor of old Taipei, but also developed cultural and creative industries and new business districts, making it a must-visit place to experience Taipei's historical lineage and cultural vitality.