With the background music of "Cuba, isla bella" by Orishas, a TikTok user shared a video of the touching moment when she arrived on the island to surprise her family. The excitement of the first few minutes as they approached their family home, crouching to avoid being discovered, and the joy from the long-awaited hugs have deeply moved social media users, many of whom long to experience similar moments with their loved ones in Cuba.
Following this initial video, the young woman who goes by the name Marielita Omo Yemaya on the platform documented more moments from her vacation on the island with additional videos. Every day, Cuban emigrants around the world share videos like this on digital platforms to celebrate the happiness of reunions; others, however, dream of reuniting with their families and erasing the pain and longing caused by separation with a heartfelt embrace.
FAQs about Family Reunions in Cuba
Here are some frequently asked questions and answers about the emotional reunions of Cuban families, especially those shared on social media platforms like TikTok.
What song was featured in the viral TikTok video?
The video featured the song "Cuba, isla bella" by Orishas.
Who is Marielita Omo Yemaya?
Marielita Omo Yemaya is the TikTok user who shared the emotional reunion video.
Why do Cuban emigrants share reunion videos online?
Cuban emigrants share reunion videos to celebrate the joy of reuniting with loved ones and to express the emotions associated with being separated from their families.