pinkorchid Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 When I moved to the area over 2 years ago there were two or three Sunday nights when dozens of glass bottles and coconuts were thrown and smashed in the middle of the road, in the early hours of the morning (resulting in passing cars crunching on the glass and coconuts for the rest of the night). As far as I'm aware it hadn't happened since but happened again last night (just with the coconuts this time!). I'm wondering if anyone else is aware of this bazaar occurrence, it's been happening at the top of Bromar road (off Dog Kennel Hill)... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15419-coconut-and-glass-smashing-in-road/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 I would guess it's related to Thaipusam - a Hindu festival, where it's traditional to smash coconuts in some cultures.Could be wrong though. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15419-coconut-and-glass-smashing-in-road/#findComment-403601 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shell_8 Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 This years Thaipusam was 19th-21st January so that would make sense..... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15419-coconut-and-glass-smashing-in-road/#findComment-403605 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkorchid Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 thanks guys, that could explain it. Although last time it was around November time and there was a lot of glass too! If anyone else has noticed the same thing I'd be interested to know... mystery! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15419-coconut-and-glass-smashing-in-road/#findComment-403607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTwirly Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 perhaps they couldn't get coconuts and were smashing bottles of Malibu?sorry... I'll get my coat ! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15419-coconut-and-glass-smashing-in-road/#findComment-403648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDOliver Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 MrTwirly Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> perhaps they couldn't get coconuts and were> smashing bottles of Malibu?> > sorry... I'll get my coat !Ha ha that's tickled me, good work! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15419-coconut-and-glass-smashing-in-road/#findComment-403670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgley Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Maybe Kid Creole and his coconuts came to town :)) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15419-coconut-and-glass-smashing-in-road/#findComment-403992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eucalyptus Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 MrTwirly Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> perhaps they couldn't get coconuts and were> smashing bottles of Malibu?> > sorry... I'll get my coat !hahhaa!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15419-coconut-and-glass-smashing-in-road/#findComment-404173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkorchid Posted January 26, 2011 Author Share Posted January 26, 2011 yes yes very good. sigh... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15419-coconut-and-glass-smashing-in-road/#findComment-404470 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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