The aim of this study was to reveal the character values that contained in the tradition of Materuna
Nyoman in Tenganan Pegrisingan Village. The method used was qualitative. The data was collected
through interview, observation, and document analysis techniques. Interviews were conducted with
religious leaders, traditional leaders, youth, and communities who understand the Materuna
Nyoman tradition. Observations were carried out by observing the process of the Materuna Nyoman
tradition. The data is then given meaning by other written sources. Afterwards, it was analyzed
interactively and described with a social science approach. The results indicated that the Materuna
Nyoman tradition had character values contained in the procession of implementing this tradition
and the values contained, including kinship, patience, responsibility, discipline, hard work and
independence. The findings of this study can be used as a model of character education based on local
wisdom in Balinese society in particular and Indonesia in general. Besides, it can be used as an
alternative model for formal education in schools