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Asia/Taipei |
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UTC+8 |
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America/Chicago |
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UTC-6 |
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UTC-5 |
Located in the central part of Miaoli County, Taiwan Province of China, Tongluo Township is situated in the remnants of the Snowy Mountain Range and is a town characterized by ecological agriculture and Hakka culture. The terrain here is flat, and the Causeway Bay Plain has nurtured a rich rural landscape, producing citrus, tea and rice, with different agricultural experiences in all seasons. The local Hakka culture is deeply rooted in the area, with well-preserved traditional settlements and ancient houses. The annual "Causeway Bay Holy Grail" temple fair in the Lunar New Year, which combines Hakka folklore and religious ceremonies, is an excellent opportunity to experience the local culture. In addition, the Causeway Bay Wetland is a habitat for migratory birds and is suitable for ecological observation. The surrounding attractions, such as the Bakongli Leisure Farm and the Old Street Teahouse, link up the experience of slow travel between nature and humanity. Conveniently located near the Zhongshan Highway Causeway Interchange, it is a quiet town in central Miaoli worth visiting.
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.