Batibouw

Batibouw is a yearly event in Belgium around the house. It's celebrating its 50 years this year. Batibouw is a combination of "Batir" in French and "Bouwen" in Dutch. That name is a nice example of reconciliation between Flemish and French parts of Belgium. Belgian people are famous for having a "brick in their stomach". And let's face it all Belgian people are trying to buy their own house as soon as possible and spend incredible time on building and renovating it. Until they sell it, buy a new one and start all over again.
Now you could wonder why choosing a turtle as symbol. My best guess is that a turtle carries its house on its back. Despite searching the internet I haven't more on the topic despite it was selected in 1967 and used to be blue.