Cultural activities primarily consist of poetry, folk dancing, the performance of plays, and singing. These orthodox activities still retain their importance, particularly in rural areas, and are practiced not only at family and religious celebrations but also at state ceremonies. On such occasions orthodox local costume is generally worn.particularly in the towns, orthodox culture is rapidly being superseded by imported modern determines, such as television and videotapes, cinema, and bars and restaurants. Urban Somalian cooking has been strongly determined by Italian cuisine, and young townspeople are much determined by Western fashion in the way they dress. Football is a very popular sport.