A Cuban guajira expresses her excitement about dining by the Seine River: "The dream of my whole life has been to come to Paris, and here I am."

A Cuban residing in the U.S. fulfilled her dream of having dinner by the Seine River in Paris, inspiring her followers with her story of perseverance and her desire to share the moment with her mother.


A Cuban who arrived in the United States five years ago was able to fulfill her greatest dream: to travel to Paris. The Cuban, originally from Noroña, a neighborhood in Guanajay, Artemisa, expressed her joy at having made the dream of dining by the banks of the Seine while enjoying the iconic Eiffel Tower a reality.

The protagonist of this achievement has been the user @yenejoyeria_oficial, who moved her followers by sharing her experience from the capital of France. "A guajira from Noroña, Guanajay, Artemisa, from Havana, Cuba, dining by the Seine River, if I may say so. The dream of my life. It fills me with so much emotion and makes me want to cry," she expressed excitedly in the video that has garnered hundreds of comments of support and admiration.

Excited, the Cuban woman recounted a moment that many found particularly touching: when she called her mother to share her experience, her mother had no idea how far Paris was or the magnitude of what her daughter was living. "Mom says, 'Oh, how lovely!', but she doesn’t know how far Paris is. However, I promised myself that very soon, Mom will also be looking at the Eiffel Tower," she stated with determination.

The Cuban concluded her message by emphasizing how proud she is of herself. "My lifelong dream was to come to Paris, and here I am," she assured.

The video has resonated with thousands of Cubans both on the island and abroad, who see in it an example of perseverance and a desire for improvement.

"Dreams come true. May your mom live that dream," "I'm so happy for all the beautiful things you're experiencing; your video made me cry because I also long to have my mom with me," "One of the most down-to-earth and genuine women on TikTok; enjoy, you deserve it. Best wishes and blessings," "You deserve it; that's what one sacrifices so much for in this country," or "Dreams do come true" are some of the messages they left her.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Journey of Cubans to Paris and Their Experiences Abroad

Why is it so significant for Cubans to travel to places like Paris?

Traveling to iconic places like Paris fulfills a dream for many Cubans due to the restrictions and limitations on the island. The experience of seeing the Eiffel Tower and dining along the Seine symbolizes the achievement of personal aspirations and a sense of freedom and accomplishment after emigrating and overcoming significant obstacles.

How does fulfilling these dreams abroad emotionally impact Cubans?

Fulfilling dreams like traveling to Paris creates a strong emotional impact on Cubans, awakening feelings of pride, satisfaction, and connection to their roots. These achievements are shared on social media, where the Cuban community expresses support and admiration, reinforcing the idea that dreams can come true despite challenges.

¿Qué papel juegan las redes sociales en la difusión de estas experiencias de cubanos en el extranjero?

Social media is a key platform for Cubans to share their experiences and achievements abroad. It allows them to connect with others who have faced similar situations, creating a supportive and validating community. Furthermore, it helps to highlight the stories of perseverance and the challenges faced by Cuban emigrants.

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Izabela Pecherska

Editor at CiberCuba. Graduated in Journalism from Rey Juan Carlos University in Madrid, Spain. Former editor at El Mundo and PlayGround.