Cross-cultural love blooms: Muhammad and Shirley's heartfelt celebration sparks joy on this valentine day.

First meeting in Kuala Lumpur, marriage in Karachi and love life in Melbourne. This is the story of Muhammad Tanwala and his wife Shirley, for whom this Year’s valentine day celebration is very special.

Muhammad Tinwala, Alefiya (Shirley) Tinwala & Ayden Tinwala celebrating Lunar New Year.

Shirley, a Malaysian Chinese and Muhammad, a Pakistani, say their love for each other helped them not only overcome the cultural diversity between the two, but embrace it wholeheartedly with food playing the central role. The two architects went on a cruise trip in the Pacific with their son to celebrate 13 years of their marriage.