Newcomer's Astonishment: Cuban's Reaction to Abundance of Meat in Switzerland

A Cuban father, newly arrived in Switzerland, stars in an emotional video shared by his son. In the clip, he is seen holding a large piece of red meat with sheer amazement. “Look at this, Lima! Look at how the Taki Taki is here!” he exclaims with laughter and disbelief. Meanwhile, his son, who is filming, jokes, “If they catch you with this in Cuba, you'd get 20 years.” The video, shared by his son @elnegrito.cubano0, is part of a series depicting his father's initial experiences in Switzerland.

A Heartfelt Arrival

Days earlier, the young man posted another video capturing his parents' arrival at the airport. The family reunion was filled with hugs, emotion, and background music, featuring Lenier's song “Cómo te pago.” The phrase “The only truth in this world” is overlaid on the clip, highlighting the significance of family bonds above all else.

Discovering Everyday Marvels

In another scene documented by the son, the father is seen in awe of a dishwasher's operation. “We are lost in Cuba,” he remarks after learning about the process, emphasizing the vast technological gap between the two realities. The videos have sparked reactions from viewers who celebrate both the reunion and the new experiences: “What joy to see your father enjoying things that are unimaginable back home.” Others relate, saying, “My father-in-law was the same when he arrived,” while some simply share emojis of laughter, tenderness, or nostalgia.

A Shared Experience for Many

This type of content has proliferated on social media, where Cuban emigrants showcase their families experiencing everyday occurrences for the first time, which are extraordinary in Cuba: from visiting well-stocked supermarkets to discovering home technologies. In Uruguay, a young Cuban displayed the variety of meats at a local butcher shop. Recently, a Cuban doctor in Chile showed shelves filled with bread, recalling that in Cuba, bread is still rationed to one piece per person. In the United States, similar scenes unfold, like an elderly Cuban marveling at a car wash for the first time.

In Switzerland, another well-known Cuban influencer commented on the peculiarities of the country, noting that “the cows live better than we do.” Beyond the humor, these videos convey an intimate truth: reuniting with family and sharing what was once only dreamed of. Each moment of surprise, each phrase spoken with innocence or wit, also reveals what life in Cuba failed to provide.

A piece of meat, an appliance, a hug: all become symbols. Within that “Taki Taki” that astonishes so much, lies the pain of separation, the relief of reunion, and the evidence of a dignified life outside the island.