This manuscript is the 21st of 32 volumes titled “Si Teng San.” It is a folk tale that tells the story of the hero Yatutu Ho Ing Ehoa, along with Tiao Goago, Si La Keyang, To Si Ang Tong, and Tang King Teng, preparing troops for an attack.
Colophon:
22 – 12 – 2479
1 – 2 – 1929
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 is an image of a figure with three heads and four arms, printed and then colored red, on page 14r.
- Pages 27 and 28 are missing from the text.