Roald Dahl: Scenes of the unexpected on Cardiff's streets

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Mr Fox tightrope walks by Cardiff CastleImage source, Geoff Caddick
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Mr Fox tightrope walks by Cardiff Castle.

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A giant peach was transported through the streets of Cardiff city centre.

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A fan watches the action dressed as a fox.

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A 'protest' group followed the giant peach around the city's streets.

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An estimated 35,000 people packed into the city for Saturday afternoon's events.

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The event was not just a Welsh affair, Roald Dahl's Norwegian roots were also celebrated.

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Buildings on Cathays Park were lit up on Saturday night.

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Saturday's festivities culminated in a performer being suspended from a giant peach.

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Lindsey Russell performs a reading of one of Roald Dahl's books as part of a National Theatre Wales event.

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Hundreds of people gathered in Cooper's Field on Sunday for a pyjama picnic.