This manuscript is the 24th of 26 volumes titled “Lie Eng Cun.” It is a folk tale that tells the story of Hoa Culeng returning to his homeland. He deeply loved Boe Si but had already done something to Tae Su.
Colophon:
20 – 5 – 2488
28 – 6 – 1937
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.”
- The cover is made from newspaper.