Prayers on the Prairie
Religious traditions practiced among many of Minnesota’s Asian American Communities.
Examine five distinct religious traditions – Hinduism, Theravada Buddhism, Chinese Ancestral Worship, Hmong Shamanism, and Islam – practiced among many of Minnesota’s Asian American Communities.
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Introduction to Prayers on the Prairie
An overview of the documentary, featuring background information on how many Asian Minnesotans came to call the state home.
Buddhism
Visit Watt Munisotaram in Hampton and Wat Lao in Farmington and learn about Theravada Buddhism from Asian Minnesotans who practice the religion.
Chinese Ancestral Worship
Visit the Wu home in Bloomington and learn about Chinese Ancestral Worship from Chinese Minnesotans who practice the religion.
Hinduism
An overview of the documentary, featuring background information on how many Asian Minnesotans came to call the state home.
Hmong Shamanism
Visit the Vang home in Winona and learn about Hmong Shamanism from Hmong Minnesotans who practice the religion.
Islam
Visit the Al Rahman Muslim Community Center in Bloomington and learn about Islam from Asian Minnesotans who practice the religion.
Closing Credits
Closing thoughts about the five religions featured in Prayers on the Prairie and closing credits for the documentary.