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Except that the actual riot had absolutely nothing to do with the student event other than that event being an excuse to get drunk. Most students don't even understand what VEISHEA is actually a celebration of and this is part of the problem.
Yes, the riot is absolutely tied to the event. If this hadn't been VEISHEA week, that riot doesn't happen. It's as simple as that. The participants chanted "VEISHEA! VEISHEA!" as they rioted. The riot is 100% linked to the event.