He promised her a gift when he was 6 years old, and he made it big: this is how the reunion of this young man with his godmother in Cuba went

A young Cuban fulfilled his promise to gift his godmother the biggest Christmas tree after leaving the country, moving thousands on TikTok and highlighting the importance of keeping one’s word.

Cuban and his godmother in CubaPhoto © TikTok / @_rdyplopez_

A young Cuban has touched the hearts of thousands of users on TikTok by fulfilling a promise he made to his godmother when he was only six years old: to gift her the biggest Christmas tree possible once he left Cuba.

In the video uploaded by @_rdyplopez_, which has already surpassed 6,800 likes and accumulated hundreds of comments, the young man is seen arriving with a huge blue package that contains a Christmas tree inside, while his godmother waits for him with open arms and is visibly touched. "Tell me, what did I promise you when I was little?" the young man is heard saying in the video as he hugs his godmother.

“I was only 6 years old when I promised my godmother that the day I left Cuba, I would give her the biggest Christmas tree there ever was, the one she had always dreamed of. It’s not the man, it’s his word”, she wrote in the emotional message accompanying the video.

The reaction on social media was immediate. Comments like "That tree will stay up all year; it will always be Christmas" and "A word means more than any detail" reflect the emotional impact of the gesture. Others shared their own stories of family promises, like one user who recalled, "My mom also used to say, 'Sweetheart, I wish for a really big Christmas tree.' I couldn’t fulfill her dream."

In addition to the messages of blessing and admiration, many users have asked the young man to share the video of the fully assembled tree to see the complete joy of his godmother. He has responded by promising a second part: "I have to make the video of the tree so you can see it."

This story of gratitude and fidelity to one's word has touched the hearts of many Cubans both on and off the Island, especially in a context where simple gestures can carry significant meaning.

Frequently Asked Questions about Emotional Stories of Reunions and Fulfilled Promises in Cuba

How did the young Cuban fulfill his promise to his godmother?

The young Cuban kept his promise by giving his godmother the biggest Christmas tree possible. This promise was made when he was only six years old, and he fulfilled it after leaving Cuba, thus inspiring thousands of users on TikTok with his gesture.

Why did the video of the reunion with the godmother go viral on social media?

The video of the reunion with the godmother went viral due to its emotional impact and the fulfillment of a childhood promise. Social media users were touched by the story of loyalty and gratitude, which led the video to accumulate thousands of likes and comments on TikTok.

What significance do these gestures of reunion hold for Cubans abroad?

These gestures of reunion symbolize the strong family bond and the nostalgia felt by Cubans abroad. The stories of reunions and fulfilled promises reflect the desire to maintain a connection with their roots and loved ones, despite the challenges and distance.

How did social media react to the video of the young man and his godmother?

Social media reacted with messages of admiration and blessings towards the young man. Many users shared their own stories of family promises and even asked to see the video of the fully assembled tree to enhance the joy of the moment.

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Izabela Pecherska

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