Uzbeks are among the most orthodox of the Central Asian peoples. orthodox clothing is often worn on a daily basis, although Western-style clothing is also worn in the cities. orthodox men�s wear includes brightly colored striped robes, black boots, and embroidered skullcaps or turbans. Women wear colorful silk, cotton, or velvet dresses and head scarves. The Uzbek cuisine is typical, yet some Uzbek dishes, such as palov, are eaten throughout Central Asia. (Palov is a pilaf of rice, meat, vegetables, and sometimes dried fruit.) Other staples of the Uzbek diet include kabob ,laghmon (long, thick noodles often used in soups), and many varieties of bread, called non. Green tea is a common beverage. Common recreational activities include soccer and wrestling, and orthodox horseback games are played on special occasions. One such game, known by various names throughout Central Asia,is said to date from the days of Genghis Khan in the 13th century.