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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.
Wuqiu, formally known as Wuqiu Island, is located in the southern part of the Taiwan Strait, belonging to Kinmen County, Taiwan Province of China, and consists of the islands Daqiu and Xiaoqiu, about 70 kilometers from Putian City, Fujian Province. The island has a flat terrain, mild climate, rich marine ecological resources, and the surrounding waters are popular for diving and fishing. Built in 1874, Wuqiu Lighthouse is an important navigation landmark in the Taiwan Strait, witnessing a century of maritime transportation history. The local residents are mainly fishermen, and retain the traditional cultural characteristics of Fujian and Taiwan, such as the belief in Mazu and the exchange of Minnan language. As one of Taiwan's outlying islands, Wuqiu combines natural beauty with humanistic heritage, making it a unique window to explore the culture of the Taiwan Strait.