A young Arab man living in Havana and studying medicine in Cuba has captured the hearts of thousands of users on Instagram by sharing, with a lot of humor and Cuban slang, his journey from the island to Jordan.
In the video, published with the description "From Cuba to Jordan, my first video speaking Spanish the Cuban way", Zakaria, 22 years old, introduces himself.
“I am Arab and I live here in Havana”. Amid laughter, he remarks that many confuse him for a native Cuban and that he has even been asked if he is a lifelong resident of Havana.
The recording opens at the Havana airport, where he explains that he arrived early "because I don't like waiting in line," and confesses that he was "very bored" while waiting for the flight.
During the journey, he witnessed a special moment when a crew member from the airline proposed to his girlfriend onboard. "That was so sweet," he said, using expressions typical of the Cuban street.
After nine hours of flying, he landed in Madrid, where the first thing he did was look for food. Then, in a joking tone, he recounted how he applied "skincare" to make himself “nice and handsome” before boarding the next flight to Amman, the capital of Jordan.
Jokingly, he sang "my tuti, my tuti" and didn't hesitate to describe the shawarma he had upon arrival as something "fantastic," a phrase that's very popular in Cuba.
However, one of the parts that caught the most attention from his followers came in the comments, when a user asked him if he was studying medicine in Cuba, and he replied: "Yes! Medicine in Cuba is amazing because medicine in Cuba is very strong, even though many people deny it."
The comments were filled with amazement and laughter. “He sounds and looks Cuban”, “Asere, practice your R a bit and you’re already Cuban”, “This guy is really well trained”, or “I thought he was the only Jordanian Cuban that existed”, were just a few of the messages left for him.
Beyond the jokes, the video showcases an interesting cultural exchange, featuring a young Arab man who not only learned Spanish in Cuba but also adopted expressions, gestures, and customs typical of the island.
His narrative, sprinkled with humor and authenticity, reflects how everyday interactions break down barriers and create connections that transcend language.
Now, from Jordan, Zakaria continues to share his day-to-day life with a growing number of Cuban and foreign followers, who eagerly await his upcoming posts to hear him talk “just like a true asere.”
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