Time Zone |
America/Chicago |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-5 |
Time Zone |
Asia/Taipei |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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.
Xiaying District is located in the southwestern part of Tainan City, Taiwan Province of China, adjacent to Xuejia District in the north, Xinying District in the east, bordering the Taiwan Strait in the west, and connecting to the military district in the south, with a total area of about 53.2 square kilometers. During the Qing Dynasty, it belonged to Zhuluo County, and later became a military fortress due to its important geographical location, hence the name "Xiaying". The area has a well-developed agricultural industry and is famous for crops such as Mandan, pineapple, and rice, among which Mandan has been cultivated for more than a century and is of high quality. Famous attractions include the Xiaying Wetland (a habitat for migratory birds), the Maogangli Tianhou Temple (built in the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty and a Grade III monument) and the coastal Qingshan Fishing Harbor, which combine natural ecology with humanistic features. The local area retains the traditional Minnan culture, and the annual A-Mazu parade in the third month of the lunar calendar attracts many believers, making it an important window for experiencing the folk culture of southern Taiwan.