Picture a bright December dawn on the wide South American plains: a child hops onto his burrito sabanero (little savanna donkey) and cheerfully sets off toward Belén—Bethlehem—to meet the newborn Jesus. The morning star twinkles above, lighting the dusty path while our young traveler strums a cuatrico (a small four-string guitar) and sings to anyone who might catch a glimpse of his joyful journey.
The catchy “tuki tuki” chorus mimics both the donkey’s trot and the rhythm of the cuatro, turning the whole trip into a musical parade. Simple yet vivid images of hoofbeats, starlight, and eager anticipation capture the heart of Christmas across Latin America: humble devotion, childlike wonder, and the thrill of sharing good news. Singing along feels like clopping right beside that little donkey—one happy step closer to the holiday spirit.