A Wee Legend of Cotcot Aso [+ June HPUD]
We drove to the other town on the 29th for a quick visit. After taking good care of the errands and other stuff, we decided to check out the new installation along the highway, just before the boundary between two towns and, well, two provinces. We came across an article sometime ago mentioning it, and we got curious.
It was almost 4 in the afternoon when we arrived. It was not what we expected, but the statue of the dog's head was quite big
Legend has it that many years ago, a hunter went to the forest. Guided by his well-trained dog, they started from Sabangan in the Mountain Province, trekked to Cada, then down to a place with no name.
Unluckily, they didn't find any animals that day. Exhausted, hungry, and thirsty, the hunter became weak and collapsed after searching for water. The dog sensed he needed to do something. He found a spot, dug it, and found water. He dipped his tail in the water, ran to the unconscious hunter, and touched the hunter's mouth with his wet tail. He did that repeatedly until the hunter regained consciousness and enough strength to get up, walk, and drink water where the dog had found it. They went home afterward.
The tale inspired the local folks to name the place Cotcot Aso. The spring still exists today and remains a water source for people nearby. It is said that the basin is always filled (even during the dry season), but doesn't overflow. One of nature's wonders, I say!
Anyway, these were painted rocks we've seen in the wee garden where the statue is - some large ones, which people can sit on, and others were used as plant beds. Unpainted ones paved the walkway.
Some large ones were painted with a toad, a panda, and whatever else. These were placed by the entrance and on the exit.
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Other decorative stuff included upcycled materials (plastic bottles)
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The little garden, with the plants yet to thrive. I imagined the area would be greener in the next few months, especially with the rainy season.
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Just a few feet from the dog by the exit signage is a mural of a sad-looking eagle (maybe it's just me, or perhaps the way it had been photographed).
A few more shots of the place before we left.
I think the wee installations were the initiative of the local government unit of Cotcot, utilizing that small space along the highway to showcase a part of the place's history, one we learned only when we were there a few days ago.
Meanwhile, it's the new month, so hello June!
And it's HPUD, so all the liquid HIVE on my wallet has just been staked, increasing my total HP to 25,930. About 580 HP was added last month.
All good! Hope this month will be even better.
All photos are mine. 01062025/14:20ph
Such a beautiful story, pero di talaga malabonh nangyari especially dogs is intelligent too. Anyways, it's pretty in there, the dog statue is kinda cute, and that eagle mural too. And it really look sad.
True sis, I kinda believe the story is true, although hindi namin nakita yung sinasabing spring. Nice din ang ginawa don sa space, lalo siguro kung mamunga yung ibang bulaklak na tinanim. Yung mural, oo, sad nga sya hehe
What a beautiful and creative paintings...a lovely piece of art.. truly amazing.
Yeah, simple but nice :)
What a beautiful place and a wonderful story
These folk tales really give places a special touch and make visiting them much more meaningful.
That's true. It's quite interesting to read the tale about the place's name and how they created a space to commemorate it.
That is a sad eagle and a very big dog head 😂😂
You always go to the funnest places😂✨
I thought it was only me. The dog's head is huge,!
What a nice statue they make it's very interesting view in that area
Yeah, and I think the area will be more inviting as they keep improving it
It's nice way to explain legends and history like this, it's all very personal with the painted stones and such, good for a rest during a trip
Indeed, and yes, motorists/travelers can have a quick stopover in that area. Some benches would be a nice touch :)
The paintings are lovely
Someday, I’m going to explore on painting stones
Must be fun!
Yes, they're simple yet lovely :) I wish you the best when you do
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The story of the dog is quite touching. Such an amazing place and arts. Mukha ngang malungkot ang eagle. Mukhang nabigo😬
Kaya nga sis, pero siguro totoo yung kwento. Haha, para ngang naiiyak yung eagle sa tingin ko😅
The place looks quite good, and I think I would love to pay a visit there if possible.
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It's a nice lil spot :) Thank you, Inti. Congrats to you as well.
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Places like this are much more beautiful where we see that people have worked hard to make the places beautiful so that the people who come here can definitely enjoy it.
That's right. We appreciate their effort in creating such lovely spaces.
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Nice pics, i love walk in places like you show, and with this kind of surprices is great. Your power up was huge, nice June!
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