This separation interrupted contacts between Kursenieki. In 1933, Latvia tried to establish a cultural center for Kursenieki of the Curonian Spit where the majority of them lived, but that was opposed by Lithuania, of which Memel Territory was a part of.
The division caused difficulties for communication between the Kursenieki people. In 1933, Latvia tried to create a cultural center for them on the Curonian Spit, but Lithuania's control of Memel Territory prevented this from happening.