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"Festa dos Tabuleiros (Trays Festival), an ancient tradition in Tomar, is the most important festival celebrated in the city, attracting people from all over the world. The festival is held every four years, the last being held in June and July 2015. The local population parades in pairs with the girls carrying tabuleiros on their heads. The tabuleiro is made of 30 stacked pieces of bread, either in 6 rows of 5 or 5 rows of 6, decorated with flowers. At the top of the tabuleiro is a crown which normally contains either a white dove, symbolising the Holy Spirit, or the esfera armilar (armillary sphere), a symbol of the historical Portuguese maritime expansion." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomar#...val_and_Events
To my knowledge this festival is only held in the city of Tomar and is of pagan origin but was infused with Chistianity in the 13th century. A version of this festival is deeply rooted throughout the Azores islands whose settlement was funded by the Military order of Christ who were former Knights Templars their headquarters were in the city of Tomar, Portugal and the organization was headed by Prince Henry the Navigator in the 15th century.
Fatima is deeply ingrained in Portuguese culture even for many that aren't religious, many associate the story with their grandmothers. I don't believe in the story but I associate it with my grandmother she taught me the story and I even enjoy hearing the song it reminds me of my grandmother.
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