This manuscript is the 18th of 79 volumes. The manuscript, titled “Sam Po Kong,” is folk tale that tells the story of Kiyang Kong Teng’s beloved wife was brutally killed on Song Po Kong’s orders; she was hung on a flagpole and then burned. As a result, her spirit wandered, and her screams were heard throughout every corner of the city.
Colophon:
Hua 27 – 5 – 2477
He 6– 7 – 1926
Niyak sambungna
Other notes:
- The writing is dominated by the Lontarak Makassarese script, with some characters modified by Liem Kheng Yong, and features a combination with Hanzi.
- Initially, this manuscript was rented out to the Peranakan Chinese community.
- It is adapted from a Chinese folk legend.
- There is a red stamp of the author that reads: “LIEM KHENG YONG-MAKASSAR.”
- There are holes in the paper caused by termite damage, resulting in much of the text being lost.