What goes into making a Zulu coconut?

What goes into making a Zulu coconut?

Credit: Photo by Chad Bower / Eyewitness News

The Zulu coconut is the most coveted item thrown in any Mardi Gras parade. Just the sight of one has sent parade-goers into fits for more than 100 years.

We wondered how exactly these coconuts are made and where they come from, so we went to the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club headquarters to speak with the experts to try and find out.

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by Chad Bower / Eyewitness News

wwltv.com

Posted on February 23, 2011 at 12:56 AM

Updated Wednesday, Feb 23 at 1:05 AM

The Zulu coconut is the most coveted item thrown in any Mardi Gras parade. Just the sight of one has sent parade-goers into fits for more than 100 years.

We wondered how exactly these coconuts are made and where they come from, so we went to the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club headquarters to speak with the experts to try and find out.

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