Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan nilai pembentuk karakter masyarakat Wakatobi melalui Kabhanti Wa Leja. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan metode simak. Sementara, teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik catat. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat dua puluh sembilan nilai pembentuk karakter masyarakat wakatobi melalui Kabhanti Wa Leja meliputi (1) peduli sosial; (2) rasa kasih/sayang dan cinta; (3) kepasrahan; (4) pujian; (5) kerendahan hati: (6) pencari nafkah; (7) berserah diri; (8) perhatian; (9) mencari tahu; (10) teguh pendirian; (11) optimis; (12) nasihat; (13) setia kawan; (14) tepati janji; (15) ikhlas; (16) kecewa; (17) sakit hati; (18) kesedihan; (19) rasa malu; (20) percaya diri; (21) bingung; (22) meyakinkan; (23) setia pada kekasih; (24) penyesalan; (25) rasa kasihan; (26) pengharapan; (27) saling memaafkan; (28) permohonan; dan (29) teguran.

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This study aims to describe the value of forming the character of the wakatobi community through Wa Leja kabhanti. This research is a qualitative research. Data is collected using the refer method. Meanwhile, data collection techniques use note-taking techniques. The results showed that there were twenty-nine values forming the character of the wakatobi community through Wa Leja kabhanti which included (1) social care; (2) love / affection and love; (3) submission; (4) praise; (5) humility: (6) breadwinner; (7) surrender; (8) attention; (9) find out; (10) firm stand; (11) optimistic; (12) advice; (13) loyal friends; (14) keep promises; (15) sincerity; (16) disappointed; (17) hurt; (18) sadness; (19) shame; (20) confidence; (21) confused; (22) convincing; (23) loyal to lovers; (24) regret; (25) pity; (26) hope; (27) forgive each other; (28) application; and (29) reprimand.