After the finger arrived at the airport, it was put on a parade float and slowly ferried into Taipei. The route into town was lined with thousands of Buddhist faithful of all ages, some clutching incense and praying, some kneeling with heads bowed in reverence, some crying.
佛指來台之日，從機場開始，花車所到之處，沿途成千上萬、老老少少夾道歡迎，有人捻香祈禱，有人俯地跪拜，有人激動落淚。