![]() ![]() Dogs were reportedly brought to the village on a regular basis for butchering and eating. ![]() But the most sensationalized aspect of the Igorot village was the butchering and eating of dogs by the Igorots. People were particularly attracted at the seemingly backward clothing and the unique dances of the Igorots. The Igorot village at the exposition became one of the most popular exhibits there. Igorots were brought in from the Philippines complete with their traditional attires, equipment, and houses. The fair had a Philippine section and among its exhibits was a transported Igorot village. It was at this fair that the Igorots first attracted wide attention. During its run, the fair was attended by nearly 20 million visitors. The fair featured exhibition spaces from more than 60 countries. The United States of America spent a whooping $15 million to fund the extravaganza. Louis World's Fair was an international exposition that ran from April to December of that year. ![]() Eliot was sixteen years old, he went to see the St. ![]()
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