According to a note sent to newsrooms today, VianaFestas, the entity that organises the pilgrimage, explains that "the recognition was granted by the Ministry of Culture under the Tax Benefits Statute, with a favourable opinion from the competent services, allowing companies and citizens to support the project through donations with tax benefits."

"This framework makes it possible for the support granted to be considered costs within the scope of Corporate Income Tax (IRC), and can be recognised as expenses or losses of the fiscal year up to a limit of 8% of the volume of sales or services provided, in an amount corresponding to 130% of the amount allocated, among other incentives provided for in the legislation," says VianaFestas.