News from Jõhvi

The begining of the new year in Jõhvi was marked with the installation of the sculpture "Jõhvi Deer". The deer is presented on the coat of arms of Jõhvi and now it welcomes guests and residents of the district. Just after a few months the second stage of pedestrian promenade construction has been completed, that allows the residents to walk and bike, admiring the new lighting and interesting small architectural forms. This year also the final stage begins, which together with the construction of a new road junction will help to redirect the traffic outside from the city center and to create a safe and attractive recreational area for residents and tourists. The area will be used for mass celebrations and activities that diversify the cultural life of this rural municipality.

These activities include the festival of Slavic Cultures "Slavic light", which will be held in a city park in July and the annual festival of national cultures "Creative cauldron", where the representatives of different nationalities, living in Jõhvi, can participate.

The interesting and original folklore festivals have become one of the visit cards of Jõhvi and annually attract visitors from other cities, regions and countries.