A Cuban residing in Paraguay participated in the cleanup of a river in Sajonia, a neighborhood in Asunción, and shared the efforts of the environmental activists on social media. On TikTok, user Harche Vlog (@harchevlogs) posted a video showcasing the cleanup work carried out by a group of people in a stream.
"Thanks to everyone who participated, let's keep doing more activities like this and raising awareness while we clean up all of Paraguay," the young Cuban pointed out.
In the video shared by Harche Vlog, a group of people can be seen removing several sacks of trash, while an excavator loaded a truck.
"When we arrived, this whole area was in chaos," the young man said as he pointed to parts of the stream that had already been cleaned.
Recently, the TikToker shared a video explaining that he had to emigrate to Paraguay because in Cuba, eating meat once a week was a real luxury. However, in his new country of residence, he has discovered a new world of freedom and culinary delights.
When he tried his first McDonald's hamburger, he said, "the most capitalist and American thing I've ever done in my life." Nonetheless, he also confessed that one of the things that has most impressed him about Paraguay is its cuisine.
FAQs about Cuban Immigrant's Experience in Paraguay
Here are some frequently asked questions about the Cuban immigrant's experience in Paraguay, especially focusing on his participation in the river cleanup and his newfound culinary experiences.
Why did the Cuban immigrant move to Paraguay?
The Cuban immigrant moved to Paraguay because, in Cuba, eating meat even once a week was considered a luxury. He sought better living conditions and a new world of freedom.
How did the Cuban immigrant participate in the river cleanup?
He joined a group of environmental activists in cleaning up a river in Sajonia, Asunción. The group removed several sacks of trash and used an excavator to load a truck.
What was the Cuban immigrant's reaction to trying McDonald's for the first time?
He said it was "the most capitalist and American thing" he had ever done in his life. He was also impressed by the culinary delights he discovered in Paraguay.