On Macha Bucha day this week, Phayao saw the world’s first candle procession by water, as worshipers held candles on boats, circling an island in Phayao Lake three times. The temple on the lake has organised the candle procession for the 44th year now on Macha Bucha day, an important day on the religious calendar. However, this year, the event which was sponsored by TAT Chiang Rai, saw 30 boats