This manuscript is the first of 17 volumes titled “Ban Hao Tiong.” It is a folk tale that tells the story of a battle involving the city of “Pabbabaiunga.” The event came to the attention of Baca Kago Eng Soe Yanga, a just and fair minister.
Colophon:
2487
1936
Niyak sambungna
Other notes:
- The writing is dominated by the Lontarak Makassarese script, with some characters modified by Liem Kheng Yong.
- 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 paper containing the colophon is torn, resulting in the loss of the manuscript's date of writing.
- The back cover is missing.