(VOVworld) - The FIFA World Cup trophy arrived in Hanoi on Tuesday, beginning a Vietnam visit that will last until January 2, 2014.

Vietnamese football fans will have rare opportunities for close-up views at Hanoi’s Quan Ngua Sport Palace on Wednesday. Visitors can have their photos taken with the trophy, join a football festival featuring dancing and ball games, and enjoy a special hologram animation showcasing memorable World Cup moments. Politicians and partners of Coca-Cola Vietnam will see the original trophy on January 2 before it continues its journey to Malaysia. The visit is part of the official 2014 FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour, conducted every four years.