This manuscript is the 53rd of 79 volumes. The manuscript, titled “Sam Po Kong,” is a folk tale that tells the story of Cong Peng Na informed the Karaeng (king) that in the village of Lantiao, two heroes had arrived, named Taeng Beng Ko and Cu Hong Te.
Colophon:
This manuscript is the 53rd of 79 volumes. The manuscript, titled “Sam Po Kong,” is a folk tale that tells the story of Cong Peng Na informed the Karaeng (king) that in the village of Lantiao, two heroes had arrived, named Taeng Beng Ko and Cu Hong Te.
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.”