This manuscript is the 16th of 23 volumes titled “San Tae, Sio Ciya.” It is a folk tale that tells the story of Eyang Pe Hang and Peng Jiheng coming to the northern part of the city to observe the city’s atmosphere at night. The servants share information warning not to approach the prime minister’s flower garden because when they visited, they tried to write on the wall and were chased and caught by the officers.
Colophon:
10 – 5 – 2488
7 – 6 – 1938
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.