The Cuban user @dra.daniela._mir shared a video on TikTok that shows how Sundays unfold for many professionals on the island, amidst household chores, makeshift cooking, and the effort to maintain a routine amid everyday shortages.
"That's how Sundays are living in Cuba, and any Cuban knows it: early in the morning, people wash their clothes taking advantage of the water, because Sunday here is not for resting," says the young doctor in her video as she shows scenes from her day.
In the images, children can be seen playing in the street with makeshift balls, clothes drying in the sun, and a modest kitchen where the professional prepares lunch with the few available ingredients. “Here, we cook with whatever we have; there are no luxuries, nothing goes to waste, but Sunday feels different,” she adds.
The testimony, which has gone viral among Cuban users, naturally summarizes daily life on the island: the constant struggle to "make do" with whatever comes along, without rest or respite, even on the day traditionally set aside for family relaxation.
"We live by preparing lunch early, thinking about food, and leaving everything ready for the week," says Daniela, who balances her medical work with household responsibilities. "That's how life is in Cuba: simple, real, and full of traditions."
Many internet users resonated with her words and shared similar experiences in the comments. "Just like that, my sister, Sunday is the only day you can somewhat breathe," wrote one user. Another added: "That's Cuba, working even on Sundays and cooking with whatever is available."
The video adds to the growing wave of content on social media that reflects the real life of Cubans on the island, marked by scarcity, power outages, and a constant creativity to survive day by day.
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