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The Cuban government once again displayed a gesture of "international solidarity," this time featuring the story of a Vietnamese girl who donated her personal savings to Cuba, in an episode presented almost as epic.
The information was shared on Facebook by Rogelio Polanco Fuentes, Cuba's ambassador to Vietnam, who highlighted the actions of Ho Thao Nhi, a fifth-grade student at Dinh Tien Hoang Primary School in Ho Chi Minh City.
The child asked her parents to break her piggy bank and handed over 5,100,000 Vietnamese dong – about 200 US dollars – money she had saved from her daily allowance and a school bonus.
The student herself stated that she wanted to send her contribution "to the children of Cuba," convinced that "small donations can also bring them joy and affection."
The gesture was applauded by the Red Cross of Vietnam, whose vice president in Ho Chi Minh City congratulated her and awarded her the symbolic title of "Good Granddaughter of Uncle Ho."
Polanco expressed gratitude "on behalf of the people of Cuba" for the gesture of student Ho Thao Nhi, adding: "Her solidarity moves us and demonstrates her most profound human feelings, which are part of the values we admire in the brotherly Vietnamese people."
The story, hailed as an example of brotherhood, reveals the Cuban regime's ability to capitalize even on the piggy bank of a foreign girl, while basic childhood issues on the island, such as the shortage of milk or medicine, remain unsolved.
Without failing to mention, moreover, the capacity of the Cuban regime to use—literally—any event to serve its political propaganda.
While the Cuban regime celebrates as a triumph the donation from a Vietnamese girl who broke her piggy bank to send $200 to the island, in Cuba, children start the school year with a notebook for two subjects, inherited uniforms, and without basic supplies.
The start of the new school year will be marked by blackouts that halt production and hinder learning, in a context where the energy crisis directly impacts schools and homes.
This is compounded by the shortage of more than two thousand teachers in provinces such as Camagüey, which forces the use of unqualified staff and leaves thousands of students without the proper educational support.
In households, the situation is no better: mothers like the one that shows the difficulty of obtaining milk face a daily landscape of shortages, and many families are forced to sleep in doorways or on roofs due to endless blackouts.
That is the true reality of Cuban childhood, in stark contrast to the propaganda narratives of foreign solidarity that the regime elevates to the level of epic.
Frequently Asked Questions about the donation from the Vietnamese girl and the situation in Cuba
Who is Ho Thao Nhi and what gesture did she make towards Cuba?
Ho Thao Nhi is a Vietnamese girl who donated her personal savings to Cuba, totaling 5,100,000 Vietnamese dongs (approximately 200 US dollars). Her action was highlighted by the Cuban ambassador in Vietnam as a gesture of solidarity towards the children of Cuba.
How has the Cuban regime reacted to Ho Thao Nhi's donation?
The Cuban regime has leveraged Ho Thao Nhi's gesture as an example of international brotherhood and solidarity. The Cuban ambassador in Vietnam expressed gratitude for the gesture on behalf of the Cuban people, highlighting the values of the Vietnamese people. However, this narrative contrasts with the reality in Cuba, where basic problems remain unresolved.
What is the context of the donation campaign from Vietnam to Cuba?
Vietnam has launched a solidarity campaign that has raised over 14 million dollars for Cuba. This campaign is taking place as part of the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries and aims to send material resources, such as medical supplies and essential goods, amid the crisis the island is experiencing.
How are the relations between Cuba and Vietnam manifested in the agricultural sector?
Cuba and Vietnam have signed agreements for the development of agricultural projects on the island. These projects include the cultivation of rice and other food products on idle lands in Cuba, aimed at improving national agricultural production amidst a severe food crisis in the Caribbean country.
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