Cuban Woman Married to a Chinese Man Reflects on Cultural Similarities: "And No, It's Not Communism"

The Cuban influencer Lucy María González Machado, known on TikTok as @thezhoufam, has once again gone viral with a humorous video exploring the cultural similarities between her and her Chinese husband. In the video, she humorously states, "Things that my husband's culture and mine have in common, and no, it's not communism, so don't throw that joke at me," sparking numerous comments.

In the video, the Switzerland-based creator highlights that rice is an essential staple in both Cuba and China: "Cubans are born into rice, grow and develop with rice, breathe rice; if rice were a type of blood, we would have the same." She also mentions a well-known product: "Every Cuban has had this in their home, used for anything, anywhere on the body. If you've used the Chinese balm, you have a right to citizenship there, my love."

Additionally, she emphasizes the shared cultural value of family respect: "I feel like respecting and honoring our parents is something we culturally share... that family hierarchy is quite similar to that of Cubans."

The video prompted a wave of humorous and nostalgic reactions from viewers. Comments included, “The Chinese balm is real,” “I have my Chinese menthol,” and “Totally true.” Some took the opportunity to compliment the influencer: “That hair color, so pretty,” “I love how that hair color suits you.”

This video is part of a series of viral posts that have bolstered Lucy María González Machado’s digital presence, connecting with the migrant community through her candid, everyday perspective. In May, she shared a video about her experiences in Switzerland, highlighting curiosities like residential bunkers, the quality of life of cows, and the stability of the power supply. “The cows you eat have a better quality of life than you and I,” she remarked.

She has also shared cultural shock moments, such as her experience in a mixed sauna in Switzerland. “My Latin modesty doesn’t allow it,” she said in a video that garnered thousands of views and comments from users who resonated with her experience.

Other viral content includes teaching her husband Cuban slang, as shown in a video where he learns to say, “You’re my girl, asere,” and describing how her son only listens when scolded in Spanish, as recounted in another viral post.

With over 1.8 million followers on TikTok, this Cuban creator has successfully resonated with a diverse audience, blending humor, culture, and migration experiences.