The use of decorated tiles dates back to the influence of the Arab peoples present in the Iberian Peninsula between the century. VIII and XIII. Its use has become so customary that virtually every house in Portugal has some kind of tile. They are a brand image of the historical districts, being the most typical
King D. Manuel made his birthday on January 21st. During the celebrations it was tradition to carry out a procession in his honor. As a rhinoceros participated in the procession and there was a concern not to smear the motorcade, the king ordered the procession to be used. Two traditions were born from these episodes: