The contrast was all the more striking, then, when musical strains conveying peace and harmony floated over the sands on December 10. To the accompaniment of violins, harps and other instruments, public officials and private citizens numbering nearly 100 in all sang "Amazing Grace." The song gave voice to the aspirations of Taiwan's people, both resonating deeply with the island's tragic history and welcoming a new era.
在提琴和豎琴等樂音的引領下，來自政府與民間各界近百位人士用雄厚的聲音，傳頌出台灣民眾最企求的「奇異恩典」﹘﹘沉澱舊悲情，迎向新世紀。