After nearly four years without visiting Cuba, Nelita, known on TikTok as @nelita.tiki, made her way back to the island with a heartfelt mission: to reunite with her loved ones and extend a helping hand to her family. This long-awaited visit became particularly memorable when she surprised her cousin with a gift that may seem ordinary to some but meant the world to them—a washing machine.
The touching moment of the gift-giving was captured on video and shared on TikTok, where both cousins can be seen overwhelmed with emotion and embracing each other. The video has since gone viral, with Nelita captioning it: "This was the purpose of my trip to Cuba (Helping my family). It's astonishing how something so simple for us can mean everything to them."
The cousin's emotional reaction, filled with tears, highlights the significant challenges many Cuban families still encounter in accessing basic necessities. Comments on the video reflect the deep impact of this gesture: "Words can't describe what you are. I'm writing with tears in my eyes because that's who I am. My entire family is proud, no matter the critics. You're an incredible person," said one viewer. "I cried so much seeing this beautiful act. We still complain, yet these people are moved by something so normal and simple. May God bless them," wrote another.
Other comments echoed similar sentiments: "What a great satisfaction it is to help those in need who truly appreciate it, even more than we do. Sometimes we take for granted what we have. Congratulations!" and "This is the only satisfaction left in this distance between families: being able to contribute and help them," viewers remarked, praising Nelita's generosity.