A young Cuban woman captured a heartwarming moment during her graduation ceremony in the United States by attending the event adorned with a stole made from the Cuban flag. Her gesture quickly gained admiration on TikTok, where the video has gone viral.
The footage shows the student, elegantly dressed in a red gown and a stole featuring the colors and the white star of the Cuban flag, receiving her diploma amid applause and smiles. The ceremony, attended by teachers, classmates, and family members, was held in a festive and moving setting, complete with giant balloons forming the number “2025.”
“Congratulations, the only Cuban in the entire school, more than proud, queen of my heart,” her mother wrote in the video shared on her TikTok account, which received numerous messages of congratulations and support.
With confidence and pride, the young woman walked across the stage, carrying with her a symbol of her identity and roots, a gesture that has touched the hearts of many on social media, especially within the Cuban community abroad.
“Congratulations, champion!” “Proud of your roots,” and “What a beautiful tribute to your country,” were some of the comments on the original post, which has garnered hundreds of likes.