An emotional reunion between a Cuban father and his son has touched thousands of people on social media after a video recorded on a street in the island went viral.
The moment took place on the child's birthday, when he initially appeared serious and visibly sad while interacting with various costumed characters that were part of the surprise.
As seen in the images, one of the entertainers —dressed in a plush costume— approaches the child, who is wearing a crown and a birthday sash. However, the atmosphere changes completely when the man removes the costume and reveals his identity: he was the child's father, whom he had not seen in a long time.
The child's reaction is immediate. From surprise, he shifts to joy, ultimately melting into an embrace with his father in a scene filled with emotion that has touched the hearts of thousands of users.
The video, posted on TikTok by the user identified as "Peluyina," has generated numerous reactions, especially among Cubans living far from their families who resonate with the story.
"I have cried a lot because I am in a similar situation... the greatest thing I have is to hold my son," wrote a user.
"Anyone who hasn't seen their child in years knows how it feels. I cried... every day I wait for that moment with my little one in Cuba," commented another user.
The case reflects a common reality for many Cuban families separated by migration, where reunions, though brief, become deeply meaningful moments.
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