The Legend of Hugnay Tree
By Shavkat
@Shavkat (137221)
Philippines
February 20, 2016 11:11am CST
“Hugnay” came from the scientific name family bignonaceae, it is a tree that bears a sour fruit and most women loves to eat when they are conceiving. The word “hugnay’ came about the origin of barangay Bugnay, since the tree is abundant in this area.
Based from the story, the first local settlers are comprised of 25 families from the Butbut tribe around 1829 as claimed due to economic situation with contribution of driven them away from neighboring tribes. It is also a part of Butbut tribes: Butbut Proper, Loccong, Buscalan and Ngibat. Barangay Bugnay of Tinglayan, Kalinga became independent in the year 1963.
Bugnay is a traditional Kalinga village located in the northern Philippines. Mary Grave Puyoc made this animated video from the photographic stills she took ...
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
23 Feb 16
we had a shrub of this bugnay in the year 1980's. It is sour and i would dip them in salt. now, the shrub is gone, but I can still taste its sourness
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@Shavkat (137221)
• Philippines
27 Feb 16
@ridingbet Since I am living in the city. I haven't tasted this fruit for a long time. I had my first taste when I was in Isabela City.
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@Shavkat (137221)
• Philippines
28 Feb 16
@ridingbet Yes my dear friend. Are you from there?
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@hexeduser22 (7253)
• Philippines
21 Feb 16
Interesting facts.. Is that an alternative to an unripe mango?
@Shavkat (137221)
• Philippines
21 Feb 16
@hexeduser22 It is not. The post is about the history of a place.
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@hexeduser22 (7253)
• Philippines
27 Feb 16
@Shavkat yes I understand but I was pertaining to is the fruit that you mentioned in the first part of your post. It's the first time I've heard of the tree.
I have nothing to comment about the place because you already described it perfectly
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@Shavkat (137221)
• Philippines
27 Feb 16
@hexeduser22 The tree is usually can be seen in low land areas. Some local people call it "bugnay".
Bignay Fruit nutrition facts and health benefits. DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational use only. It should not be used as a substitute for professional ...
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