This article looks at the life of Binongko people. The word "Binongko" is well known as a Buton migrant's identity from Southest Sulawesi in Maluku. In fact, it is a name of a rock island in Wakatobi district. Few people know about this fact. Binongko people built their world through the myth of La Patua Sakti and Putri Bidadari. Since environment did not support farming activities, most of the people's need were supplied by the sea through sailing. This activity was old as their history in this island. The people also developed their skills as blacksmiths, which supported sailing tradition. This profession was an old identy of Wakatobi. This island brought about: early migrants of Buton in Maluku, skilful sailor, and ulamas, who were hard-working people. This study finds the relationship between the environment, history, and culture of Binongko people in Wakatobi area.