This manuscript is the 15th of 17 volumes titled “Ban Hao Tiong.” It is a folk tale that tells the story of a battle between Ong Lang and Ong Ihoe Sio. In the fight, Ong Ihoe Sio was defeated and fled the scene, riding his horse away at lightning speed.
Colophon:
28 – 3 – 2487
19 – 4 – 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.”